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Physician voice shapes Medicare pay reform final rule

With the issuance of its final rule on MACRA, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has created a new Medicare payment system called the Quality Payment Program. Based on the reforms we've seen, we know that CMS is listening to physician's voices.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA responds to CMS' final Medicare (MACRA) rule

The AMA released a statement in response to the CMS’ final rule on Medicare payment and delivery reform, as created by MACRA.

Press Releases
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AMA applauds CMS for efforts to ease physicians' paperwork burden

"Statement attributable to: Andrew W. Gurman, M.D. President, American Medical Association"

Press Releases
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Payment model proposal process for MACRA begins

MACRA established the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee to make recommendations to HHS on physician-focused payment models —and is now preparing to accept proposal submissions.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Med students plunge into ACOs, patient-centered medical homes

Med schools are enhancing students’ experiences by embedding them into patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations (ACO)—two models changing health care delivery.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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AMA introduces new tools to help physicians prepare for MACRA

The AMA unveiled several online tools to help physicians through pending Medicare payment and delivery changes and help them succeed under the new 2017 program.

Press Releases
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Court overturns physical therapy decision

The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that physician practices can employ physical therapists. This overturned a previous ruling that prohibited them from working in a physician’s office. Patients can now benefit from easier access to physical therapy services.

Scope of Practice
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New model of care offers MACRA advantage

The five-year primary care medical home model, Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) could help a physician’s practice during the MACRA transition. One way to qualify for the Advanced APM track is to apply for CPC+.

Payment & Delivery Models
James Jerzak, MD
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Team-based health care: A win for patients, staff and physicians

Avoiding physician burnout is one of the reasons medicine is turning to team-based health care. Empowering medical assistants and other staff helps put patient back at center of care.

Scope of Practice