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AMA in the News: August 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2020.

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Aug 11, 2020 ·
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E/M health plan webinar: Overview of changes proposed for 2021

This AMA-hosted webinar provides an overview of changes to E/M coding that CMS proposes take effect January 2021—download a PDF of the presentation.

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Aug. 7, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on 2021 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule and Quality payment program proposed rule

2021 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule and Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule in this Advocacy Update Spotlight.

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E/M office-visit changes on track for 2021: What doctors must know

CMS plans to move ahead with big shift on E/M office-visit services. Make sure you’re ready with AMA’s extensive resource library.

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Medicare moving forward with planned E/M office visit changes

AMA helping physician practices get full benefit of simplified coding and documentation guidelines.

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Jul 20, 2020 ·
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Preparing for new Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes webinar

This free AMA webinar will explain the upcoming E/M coding changes and present tools to help your organization get ready.

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How to code for SMBP? AMA guides break down CPT during pandemic

Whether caring for patients using self-monitored blood pressure (SMBP) for the first time or testing for COVID-19, find out how to code with updated AMA guidance.

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Amid pandemic, CMS should level field for phone E/M visits

Older patients most vulnerable to COVID-19 often can’t use audiovisual telehealth, yet Medicare pay rates for phone visits are much lower. Physicians seek parity during pandemic.

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New CPT resources help doctors adapt to shifting COVID-19 demands

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced rapid changes on the way physician practices operate, but these resources can help doctors navigate the shifting terrain.

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