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MACRA, 2 years later: 9 ways to make it better

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act remains a work in progress, but the AMA has specific recommendations to help implement a value-based health care system.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Jan. 24, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Read about the AMA's statement to U.S. Supreme Court on the Medicare statute that requires notice-and-comment rulemaking before rule changes.

Advocacy Update
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Doctors tell court: Medicare must seek comment before rule changes

Without feedback, government rules become unclear, burdensome and costly, the AMA Litigation Center tells the U.S. Supreme Court in an amicus brief.

Judicial Advocacy
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Jan. 10, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Physicians comment on Part B drug payment proposal, Trump Administration's H-1B proposed rule, and more in AMA's national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Northwestern’s stroke care goes on the move for better outcomes

The Chicago area mobile stroke unit gives neurologists a 30-minute head start during the “golden hour” to save lives and enable quicker rehab.

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Digital medicine, QPP pushed ahead in 2019 Medicare final rules

AMA advocacy efforts helped push CMS to embrace digital medicine in the fee schedule. Also catch up on the latest changes to the Medicare Quality Payment Program.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 Min Read

Nov. 15, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on CMS moves on E/M: 3 things physicians should know

CMS moves on evaluation-and-management services. Review AMA's work on E/M.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 15, 2018: National Advocacy Update

2019 Medicare final rules, QPP changes and advance digital medicine and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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CMS moves on E/M: 3 things physicians should know

Learn about the major victories for physicians in the 2019 Medicare physician fee schedule, especially on payment for evaluation-and-management services.

Medicare & Medicaid