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8 Min Read

Jan. 12, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Congress considers budget resolution, AMA-supported public health bills, patient-facing encounter codes and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA applauds CMS decision to expand APMs

The decision allows more practices to have the opportunity to succeed under MACRA without participating in MIPS

Press Releases
Best of 2016: Physician
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2 Min Read

The top 5 stories physicians should read

Delving into the opioid epidemic, burnout, work-life balance and cancer-care improvement grabbed physician readers.

Physician Health
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1 Min Read

AMA applauds CMS for expanding opportunities in advanced APMs

The AMA commends CMS for providing more opportunities for physician practices to join the CPC+ model, a move that will result in improved care for patients.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

$1 billion opioids package passed with “Cures” bill

The money will help states improve drug-monitoring programs, support access to opioid treatment programs and more.

Behavioral Health
Foot dipping into a pool to test the temperature of pool water
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4 Min Read

Test the waters during QPP transition year

The Quality Payment Program provides four options for participation that help physicians avoid pay penalties in 2019.

Physician Health
Man taking care of his wife at home.
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6 Min Read

Cancer medical home model cuts costs, improves care

The Come Home concept can save $20,000 per patient. The approach is being adopted across the nation for Medicare patients.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 Min Read

As care team leaders, physicians should set right tone

Doctors should strive for mutual respect, effective communication and shared accountability in leading care teams, says new AMA policy.

Scope of Practice
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4 Min Read

Podcast series explores new Medicare quality program, pay models

This podcast series produced by ReachMD features interviews with industry experts and physician leaders who take doctors “Inside Medicare’s New Payment System.” The series delves into key aspects of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and provides tips on what physicians can do now to get ready.

Medicare & Medicaid