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Test the waters during QPP transition year

The Quality Payment Program provides four options for participation that help physicians avoid pay penalties in 2019.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA continues mission to prevent type 2 diabetes

The following statement from AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., recognizes World Diabetes Day

Press Releases
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Earn MOC Part IV credit for your quality improvement activities

A pilot program gives physicians the chance to earn credit for the QI work they are already doing in their health care organizations.

AMA PRA Credit System
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MACRA acronyms explained

Understand some of the terms and acronyms surrounding Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).

Medicare & Medicaid
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Accommodations for small practices in new Medicare pay system

The Quality Payment Program, created by MACRA, has several provisions that accommodate small and rural practices making the transition to the new system next year.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Final Medicare fee schedule expands DPP, boosts care coordination

CMS made several changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule that align with physician recommendations to improve patient care. This includes expanded coverage for diabetes prevention programs.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA applauds CMS final rule on physicians payment fee schedule

AMA applauded CMS for making policy changes in Medicare’s Physician Payment Fee Schedule rule which will help improve patient care and save taxpayer dollars.

Press Releases
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AMA applauds CMS policy changes on outpatient facilities

CMS updated policy in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System with changes that the AMA advocated directly to CMS.

Press Releases
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Judgment on life expectancy at issue in Medicare fraud case

The case concerns qualifying a patient’s care under the Medicare hospice benefit. At issue is a physicians’ ability to exercise their clinical judgment in certifying a patient’s life expectancy is less than six months.

Judicial Advocacy