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Later start date could ease transition to new Medicare system

Seeking a later start date, the AMA proposes treating the first year as a transitional period to allow physicians to learn about new Medicare system and alternative payment models. Reasons why are provided.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Alternative payment model design needs to be physician-led

When it comes to developing alternative payment models, physicians are best placed to balance cost reduction while delivering high quality care. Physician-led models allow for redesign of care based on specific patient needs.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 steps to prepare for Medicare's new payment systems

Details of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) regulations still are being hammered out. Prepare your practice for one of the two new Medicare payment systems.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Physicians tell House panel keys to new Medicare law implementation

Physician leaders testified before a House committee about the landmark Medicare reform law and necessary steps to ensure implementation is optimal for physicians and patients.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Testing new value-based health care and payment models: One program's success

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation tested a pilot program to decrease overuse of emergency. The test showed a value-based health care and payment model could reduce frequent ED visits by about 40 percent.

Payment & Delivery Models
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How doctors are developing new payment models for their specialties

New regulations under MACRA are driving many specialty physicians to proactively develop alternative payment models. The American Society for Radiation Oncology created 2 payment models that work for patients and practices.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Medical specialties key to new Medicare payment models' success

Specialty physicians need to begin working toward APMs that solve the specific barriers they face in the current Medicare payment system. Physician input is key to make alternative payment models work.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Alternative payment models help physicians better care for patients

Seven alternative payment models under new Medicare system will give physician’s the resources and flexibility to deliver patient care in new and better ways.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 traits of successful alternative payment models for physicians

New payment models allow physicians to provide high-quality patient care at lower costs. AMA “Guide to physician-focused alternative payment models” gives 3 traits of successful models.

Payment & Delivery Models