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How the CPT code set can help speed up value-based care adoption

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes help facilitate value-based care payment arrangements, and there are opportunities to do even more.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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More than 150 scope-creep bills defeated in 2025

In over 40 states, efforts to inappropriately expand nonphysicians’ scope of practice have failed this year. The AMA has the details.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Delivery reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.

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Aug. 22, 2025: National Advocacy Update

AMA-led federation letters oppose federal bill expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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From readiness to risk: How to progress in value-based care

Physician leaders share strategies to align incentives, support teams and scale capabilities for success across the value-based care continuum.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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Doctors work fewer hours, but the EHR still follows them home

While physicians report shorter workweeks, AMA data show EHR and admin tasks still consume off-hours, signaling a need to ease the burden for doctors.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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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®
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Teamwork can cut way into burnout. Here’s a framework.

Health care organizations that measure and encourage teamwork are better places for doctors to work and deliver great care. Find out how they do it.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Aug. 15, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Scope of practice 2025 state legislative activity and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update