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Preventive services coding guides

When physicians order certain evidence-based preventive services for patients, insurance companies may cover the cost of the service, with the patient having no cost-sharing responsibility (zero-dollar). Learn more.

CPT®
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 25, 2024

In the news: Measles and tuberculosis cases on the rise, trends in insurance claim denials, biggest risk factors for dementia and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Electronic transaction toolkits for administrative simplification

Download PDF resources to help physicians efficiently and successfully manage payment-related interactions with health insurers.

Sustainability
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4 Min Read

AMA sheds light on commercial payer coverage for digital medicine

Research finds lack of clear and consistent coverage policies among private health insurers.

Press Releases
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2 big insurers take small steps to ease prior authorization burden

United Healthcare and Cigna appear to move in the right direction. Learn how the AMA is working on all fronts to right size prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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House bill advances “gold card” model on prior authorization

Physicians with a 90% prior authorization approval rate in Medicare Advantage would be spared the care-delaying rigmarole. Learn more with the AMA.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
Data network connecting people
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5 ways to improve data sharing and advance value-based care

The AMA and organizations representing health insurers and ACOs are working to overcome the barriers to value-based care. Learn more.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Patients, doctors sue to hold Cigna accountable for underpayments

Allegations include that the health insurer misled patients, underpaid physicians and undermined the patient-physician relationship. Learn more.

Judicial Advocacy
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Your practice checklist: Trends in payor audits and disputes

In this episode of AMA Thriving in Private Practice, learn about trends in both Medicare reimbursement audits and commercial payor audits, as well as strategies for audit response.

Private Practices