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4 Min Read

Train “encounter specialists” to help alleviate doctor burdens

Discover how using two medical assistants trained in EHR documentation can boost physician morale and improve care in today’s value-based care system.

Physician Health
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How value-based care is making payor contracts even more complex

New pay models and risk-sharing arrangements raise the stakes on contract negotiations for physician private practices. Learn more with the AMA.

Private Practices
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Amid doctor shortage, NPs and PAs seemed like a fix. Data’s in: Nope.

One health system turned to these nonphysician providers in a pinch, only to find they needed to rethink the strategy after reviewing their data.

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Scope of Practice
Health System Spotlight
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3 Min Read

Practice hit hard by Omicron? MIPS hardship exemption reopened

Following AMA advocacy, doctors have until March 31 to seek a Medicare Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) hardship exemption. Learn more.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 critical actions to take now to improve physician well-being

With the pandemic entering its third year, here’s what health system leaders should do now to relieve an overburdened physician workforce.

Physician Health
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March 4, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on MIPS hardship exemption

AMA successfully urged CMS to re-open 2021 MIPS hardship exemption and more in the latest Advocacy Update issue spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on decision to re-open MIPS application period

The AMA applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services agreement to provide flexibility this year for MIPS application.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

How this private rural family practice finds success with ACO

Karen Smith, MD, has worked with colleagues to navigate contracting challenges. Learn more from her, and about great new AMA payor-contracting tools.

Private Practices
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7 key players to boost the future of physicians in private practice

Private practice doctors deliver flexible, high-quality care, but they face challenges at every turn. Find out what’s needed to better support them.

Private Practices