Topic in Focus: Merit-based Incentive Payment System

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Proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule: Top 7 things doctors should know

The AMA details its response to CMS plans for the Quality Payment Program, with a strong focus on cutting red tape and making it easier and simpler for physicians to participate.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Medicare payment reform: Answering your QPP FAQs

Still feeling lost when it comes to understanding QPP? Refresh your knowledge of Medicare payment-reform basics and learn about new opportunities.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA offers comments to CMS on its 2019 Medicare reform proposal

The AMA submitted comprehensive comments today to CMS that outlined recommended changes to the proposed rule on physician payment policies.

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How to avoid a payment penalty in 2018 MIPS

Physicians must score a minimum of 15 points in 2018 to avoid a Medicare pay cut in 2020. An AMA resource shows how to do it.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Aug. 9, 2018: National Advocacy Update

PFS and QPP proposed rule and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Less documentation, E/M pay changes proposed in 2019 fee schedule

Read about the significant changes that could affect your pay and administrative burdens under Medicare.

Medicare & Medicaid
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July 26, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on CMS releases proposed 2019 Medicare payment rule

CMS releases proposed 2019 Medicare payment rule. Read an AMA summary of the proposal.

Advocacy Update
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Use a Qualified Clinical Data Registry to boost Medicare bonus

Many of these registries are run by state or specialty medical societies. They can help with MIPS and offer a bridge to succeeding with new pay models.

Payment & Delivery Models
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July 12, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Software patching, pay adjustments and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update