#Best of 2019 Advocacy
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4 MIN READ

Where the AMA stands on 7 of the year’s biggest health care issues

From the E/M overhaul to the opioid epidemic, here’s how the AMA has shown itself to be the physician’s powerful ally in health care this year.

Judicial Advocacy
#Best of 2019 telemedicine
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3 MIN READ

What we learned about telemedicine and health care AI this year

From telemedicine to health care AI, dig deeper into digital health trends shaking up medicine.

Digital
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7 MIN READ

AMA in the News: November 2019

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for November 2019.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 MIN READ

New year, new CPT codes for self-measured BP

Physicians have something to look forward to in 2020: CPT codes now include self-measured blood pressure monitoring. Find out more from the AMA.

CPT®
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4 MIN READ

E/M prep: Avoid these pitfalls in move to new office-visit codes

Office-visit coding guidelines will that take effect in 2021 will end needless documentation. The change will be smooth if physician practices prepare, and avoid some clearly identified miscues.

CPT®
2 MIN READ

Category II codes

Find the latest changes and additions to the CPT® Category II codes.

CPT®
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4 MIN READ

5 things doctors need to know about 2020 Medicare fee schedule

A slightly heavier lift from physicians will be required to avoid penalties and earn bonuses under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

Nov. 14, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on 5 things doctors need to know about 2020 Medicare fee schedule

5 things doctors need to know about 2020 Medicare fee schedule: The AMA's experts have prepared a summary of the 2020 changes to QPP and Medicare physician payment.

Advocacy Update
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E/M prep: Get your coding, EHR systems ready for 2021

New office-visit coding criteria are designed to be intuitive but implementing them requires practices to incorporate some change-management strategies and perhaps some outside advice.

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