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Quality Payment Program (QPP) specifics

Learn how Medicare payment & delivery is changing.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Time to pursue patient-centered payment models designed by doctors

The U.S. health care system should include physician-designed alternative payment models (APMs) that can improve care and remove barriers to innovation.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Sept. 18, 2020: National Advocacy Update

CMS seeks physicians for 5% APM incentive payments and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Bipartisan bill would extend 5% bonus for Advanced APMs

The AMA supports congressional legislation intended to ensure that value-based care models continue to be viable for physician participants.

Payment & Delivery Models
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CMS to doctors: Focus on COVID-19 fight, not data reporting burden

Reporting deadlines are being extended for Medicare’s Quality Payment Program so doctors can focus on fighting COVID-19 and not administrative tasks.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA lauds timely, vital decision to ease Medicare reporting requirements

Physicians on the front line of this pandemic are grateful that CMS has waived Medicare reporting requirements, allowing clinicians to focus on patients.

Press Releases
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Withholds as a payment model

This resource addresses payment withholds and risk pools.

Payment & Delivery Models
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New payment models: Negotiate the deal

Before entering into any contract negotiation, physicians should evaluate the circumstances surrounding the potential deal.

Payment & Delivery Models
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QPP resources for small practices

Learn about QPP resources designed specifically to help small practices be prepared for Medicare payment changes.

Private Practices