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Aug. 23, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Step therapy in Medicare Advantage plans, accountable care organizations and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 9, 2018: National Advocacy Update

PFS and QPP proposed rule and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Less documentation, E/M pay changes proposed in 2019 fee schedule

Read about the significant changes that could affect your pay and administrative burdens under Medicare.

Medicare & Medicaid
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July 26, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on CMS releases proposed 2019 Medicare payment rule

CMS releases proposed 2019 Medicare payment rule. Read an AMA summary of the proposal.

Advocacy Update
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Use a Qualified Clinical Data Registry to boost Medicare bonus

Many of these registries are run by state or specialty medical societies. They can help with MIPS and offer a bridge to succeeding with new pay models.

Payment & Delivery Models
Rebecca Prostko, MD, from the Palm Beach Accountable Care Organization
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The secrets behind this physician-only ACO’s success

Florida’s Palm Beach ACO is driven by physicians and has achieved outstanding quality and financial results. Discover how they have done it.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 Min Read

July 12, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Software patching, pay adjustments and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Precision medicine should have its place in new pay models

The tailored approach to delivering care should be incorporated into alternative payment models, the AMA House of Delegates says.

Population Health
James Harvey, MD with patient
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Key to medical group’s success: Letting doctors be doctors

Physicians with Privia Medical Group are not called upon to be typists or negotiate contracts. Their role is to listen to patients and provide care.

Sustainability