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Oct. 31, 2019: National Advocacy Update

E-cigarette regulation, Executive Order on scope of practice laws, Primary Care First model and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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How a presidential order threatens the physician-led care team

Executive order directs HHS to get rid of “burdensome” supervision requirements—ones that help care teams benefit from physicians’ superior training and experience.

Scope of Practice
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4 steps for medical assistants to help improve BP control

The largest health system in Illinois found that their blood pressure control was at only 55.6%. Here is how medical assistants at Amita Health helped boost BP control.

Prevention & Wellness
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6 misconceptions that hold back adoption of team-based care

To power up primary care practices, there is a new team model in town. Find out how advanced team care with in-room support can improve physician satisfaction.

Scope of Practice
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AMA on proposed overhaul of self-referral, anti-kickback regulations

The American Medical Association (AMA) greatly appreciates that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Services are proposing to modernize and clarify the regulations that interpret the Stark Law and anti-kickback statute. While the AMA is assessing the full scope of today’s proposals, we are pleased to see that the administration has acknowledged a need for policy revisions in response to potential barriers that impede the delivery of patient-centric care.

Press Releases
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Oct. 4, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Highlights of CMS' 2020 physician fee schedule and QPP proposed rule

The AMA has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the 2020 physician fee schedule and quality payment program (QPP) proposed rule. Find out about this and other highlights.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 20, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Mississippi denies CRNA opt-out of federal supervision requirement in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Medicare’s major new primary care pay model: Know the facts

Medicare Primary Care First may offer practices a path to higher payment than the current demonstration project, Comprehensive Primary Care Plus.

Payment & Delivery Models
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How medical schools are putting high-value care in the spotlight

Tomorrow’s physicians must understand how to implement high-value care, starting in medical school. Learn more from the AMA about three innovative efforts to make that happen.

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