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CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt speaking at the 2016 National Advocacy Conference.
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3 changes Medicare is making to put patients back at the center of care

Government administrator outlined 3 ways Medicare is changing its culture to listen more to physicians and give them the freedom they need to keep patients at the center of care.

Medicare & Medicaid
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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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AMA partakes in collaborative to align quality reporting in care

The AMA joins other physician groups, health plans, employers and CMS to ensure quality measures reported by physicians and used by public and private payers.

Press Releases
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MGMA and AMA partner for new conference on medical practice innovation

The AMA and the Medical Group Management Association partner in a conference focusing on ways the groups can work to enhance practices and patient care.

Press Releases
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Physicians speak out: How can electronic health records be improved?

How can electronic health records (EHRs) be designed to benefit a physician in practice? Suggestions from a physician town hall in Seattle focused on usability and interoperability.

Digital
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Daily huddle helps physician's practice work more efficiently

Coordinating efforts in a busy practice can seem like herding cats. One physician’s office in Maine carved out time for a daily huddle. Sessions improve team culture and collaboration to deliver stronger patient care.

Scope of Practice
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Top 4 issues physicians will take to state legislatures in 2016

Team-based care, fighting opioid epidemic, managed care, and public health are among the 4 top issues for medical associations and policymakers as state legislatures convene for the new year.

State Advocacy
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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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Medicare chief discusses new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

Andy Slavitt, government administrator, discusses new initiatives to keep patients at the center of medical practice. One way is new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System for Medicare.

Payment & Delivery Models