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5 Min Read

Medicare audits could take less punitive approach in 2018

Physicians advocate for more targeted approach to Medicare audits with less focus on penalties and more emphasis on education to avoid errors.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 Min Read

Our AMA tallies major achievements during a time of turbulence

In critical areas such as health-system overhaul, insurance competition and cutting regulatory burdens, AMA member physicians have made their mark in 2017.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
The White House
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6 Min Read

Opioids emergency declaration must be followed with smart action

Only 10 percent of patients with opioid-use disorder can access treatment. Regulatory and payment barriers must be eliminated to end the epidemic.

Behavioral Health
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11 Min Read

Oct. 5, 2017: National Advocacy Update

PQRS and VM reports, the DREAM Act, CHIP reauthorization, CHRONIC Care Act and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Medical professional reviews information on computer.
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5 Min Read

Regulatory burdens impede lower-cost, higher-quality care

CMS gets recommendations on how to reduce the regulatory load in the final version of the 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Sustainability
Dejected physician sits in front of a stack of paperwork.
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Dashboard tracks CMS moves toward regulatory relief

A regulatory relief dashboard is tracking proposals for Medicare payment programs and noting victories in the fight to reduce administrative burdens.

Sustainability
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3 Min Read

Sept. 21, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on Dashboard tracks CMS moves toward regulatory relief

Providing regulatory relief - AMA tracking measures for change.

Advocacy Update
Physician with chin in hand looking at a laptop.
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5 Min Read

Health care CEOs to peers: Act on burnout, restore medicine’s joy

“More than words are needed” to address improve physician well-being, say some of the nation’s most prominent health care executives.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

March 23, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Health reform, House considers medical liability reform bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update