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7 MIN READ

May 31, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Trump administration plan to lower drug prices, compounding from bulk substances and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
David O. Barbe, MD, MHA speaks in an interview.
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5 MIN READ

Dr. Barbe answers your 2018 Quality Payment Program questions

Medicare’s payment incentive program can be confusing, and what you learned in 2017 may not be transferable in 2018. The AMA’s president clears the air.

Medicare & Medicaid
Two physicians fill out paperwork at a table.
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4 MIN READ

Wider use of proven treatment is goal of opioid-use disorder APM

A new alternative payment model for treatment of opioid-use disorder is designed to support coordinated delivery of medical, psychological and social services.

Payment & Delivery Models
Closeup of medical records
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2 MIN READ

Physicians to CMS: Shorten 2018 MIPS reporting period

Website delays, lack of timely notification on MIPS eligibility make it difficult for physicians to meet full-year reporting requirements.

Payment & Delivery Models
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2 MIN READ

April 19, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on AMA, specialty societies ask CMS to reduce 2018 MIPS reporting period

AMA and specialty societies ask CMS to reduce 2018 MIPS reporting period. Learn about AMA's commitment to working collaboratively with CMS.

Advocacy Update
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6 MIN READ

April 19, 2018: National Advocacy Update

MIPS group web interface, CAHPS for MIPS and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

ASAM, AMA announce model to improve treatment of opioid use disorder

American Society of Addiction Medicine and AMA announce a groundbreaking alternative payment model that could revolutionize how opioid use disorder is treated.

Press Releases
Physician weighing male patient on scale.
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4 MIN READ

Prediabetes screening, referral can help you succeed in MIPS

Earn points in Medicare’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System for the work your practice does to identify patients with prediabetes and refer them to evidence-based prevention programs.

Payment & Delivery Models
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7 MIN READ

April 5, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Controlled substance e-prescribing, new alternative payment models and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update