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AMA STEPS Forward® resources & customized support for FQHCs & safety-net providers

Learn about supportive open-access resources and programs for federally qualified health centers and community health centers from AMA STEPS Forward®.

AMA STEPS Forward®
Steps Forward Innovation Academy
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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaborative: Reducing Administrative Burden

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaborative will guide participants through strategies to reduce physician administrative burden in ambulatory medical practices and processes to facilitate change. 

Events
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AMA STEPS Forward® Learning Collaboratives FAQs

Explore the frequently asked questions about AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Learning Collaboratives.

Physician Health
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Pearl of the week: What you don’t know can derail the visit

Learn how pre-visit planning helps avoid last-minute surprises.

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Digital
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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What is value-based care?

Value-based care is a health care model focused on enhancing patient outcomes and quality of care. Find AMA resources on value-based care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health Care Definitions
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Pearl of the Week: A faster and simpler way to order lab tests

Find resources on implementing pre-visit laboratory tests at your practice. 

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Sustainability
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Physician payment reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that contribute to the policy options for reforming physician payment. Key council reports on this topic have addressed APMs, Medicaid expansion, the site-of-service differential and high-value care.

Medical Service
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State advocacy

Download an Advocacy Resource Center brochure PDF to learn how the AMA is relentlessly working to advance important state legislative issues that protect patients and physicians.

State Advocacy
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AMA HOD adopts new policies on medical education

The AMA HOD convened this week at its Annual Meeting to adopt new policies aimed at strengthening medical education and bolstering the future physician workforce.

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