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Sept. 6, 2024: National Advocacy Update

CMS seeks physician input on MIPS feedback reports and data, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 23, 2024: National Advocacy Update

New CMS guidance adds flexibility to ACO REACH Model reporting requirements and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 Min Read

Physicians beware: Information-blocking rules now apply to you

Physicians deemed to be information blockers will see their MIPS scores take a hit. Catch up on the new health IT rules with the AMA.

Digital
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4 Min Read

July 26, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on congressional action on Medicare physician payment

125+ medical associations push for congressional action on Medicare physician payment and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Fixing Medicare includes easing doctors’ use of data registries

Medicare’s pay system is unsustainable. One problem: Physicians are limited in how they can use clinical data registries to improve care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Medicare physician payment reform has never been more urgent

CMS’ latest round of proposed Medicare payment cuts underscores why physicians demand reform. Stopgap measures and quick fixes won’t work.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 Min Read

Physicians need timely MIPS data to advance value-based care

Sharing Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) data with doctors is a must-fix when it comes to Medicare physician payment reform.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

It’s time to revamp Medicare’s broken MIPS program

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) disproportionately penalizes physicians in rural and small practices, threatening access to care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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Why Medicare pay reform is the AMA’s top advocacy priority

The system threatens physician practice sustainability and access to care. Delegates bolster the AMA’s aggressive efforts to fix Medicare now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians