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Steps Forward Advisory Council
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5 MIN READ

Need fixes for practice improvement challenges? Look to patients

An advisory group made up of patients and families can play a key role in a practice’s transition to value-based care. A new tool details how to create one.

Physician-Patient Relationship
Steps Forward vector art for clinical decision.
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3 MIN READ

To scan or not to scan? 5 steps to decision support for imaging

Learn about new tools that can make it easier for you to cut down on unnecessary CT scans and MRIs.

Digital
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4 MIN READ

Podcast series explores new Medicare quality program, pay models

This podcast series produced by ReachMD features interviews with industry experts and physician leaders who take doctors “Inside Medicare’s New Payment System.” The series delves into key aspects of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and provides tips on what physicians can do now to get ready.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 MIN READ

Preparing for upcoming Medicare changes? Tools to help your practice

The AMA Payment Model Evaluator tool helps physicians prepare for upcoming changes to Medicare by determining how MACRA will impact their practice. It also offers resources to help navigate the new regulations.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

AMA introduces new tools to help physicians prepare for MACRA

The AMA unveiled several online tools to help physicians through pending Medicare payment and delivery changes and help them succeed under the new 2017 program.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Lean strategies help a Boston practice improve patient care

Inefficiencies in running a medical practice can take time away from providing patient care. A key strategy for Lean management standardizes work. Clearly define steps and map tasks to larger processes.

Sustainability
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4 MIN READ

From hospital to home: A model for safer transitions

SafeMed, a new model using a primary care-based team makes transitions safer and decreased hospital admissions and emergency department visits for high-risk and high-needs patients. Based on winning entry in AMA-MGMA Practice Innovation Challenge.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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3 MIN READ

Tool helps patients discuss end-of-life decisions with physician

Without end-of life decisions on file, a patient’s care may not reflect what they actually want. Stanford created a template tool patients use to describe desired treatment interventions, preference for palliative sedation, and more.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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4 MIN READ

Medical technology development requires physician input

AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD, addressed the annual meeting on the development of technology tools in medicine. Physician input can make sure digital products enrich the physician-patient relationship.

Digital