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AMA in the News: November 2019

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

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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.

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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.

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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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E/M prep: Your in-house practice checklist for 2021 transition

New E/M office visit coding guidelines are simpler and more flexible. Learn more from the AMA on what to do in your practice to get the biggest burden relief.

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10 tips to prepare your practice for E/M office visit changes

Learn about key changes in E/M office visit changes with a checklist of 10 tips to prepare your practice.

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AMA applauds relief from documentation burden in new Medicare rule

Many physicians will have reduced documentation beginning in 2021.

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E/M overhaul aims to reduce physicians’ documentation burdens

Learn how the AMA has worked with CMS and 170 physician organizations to simplify office-visit documentation.

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