Physician reading notes on a survey.
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4 MIN READ

Time is ticking to participate in MACRA 2017

Many find milestone law’s changes perplexing, but that is no reason to delay taking part in Medicare’s Quality Payment Program this year.

Payment & Delivery Models
Physician making notes on a pile of papers.
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4 MIN READ

Last call for MIPS reporting: 6 steps to be prepared

Take these actions to be ready for the final 90-day reporting period under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

Payment & Delivery Models
Physician with bag in hand.
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6 MIN READ

2018 Quality Payment Program: 3 things to like, 3 that need fixes

Simplicity, flexibility and stability should be the hallmarks of the CMS Quality Payment Program, but in some areas a proposed rule falls short.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 MIN READ

Aug. 24, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on QPP rule should be simpler, more flexible

AMA submitted a letter to the CMS on the Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule for 2018.

Advocacy Update
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7 MIN READ

Aug. 24, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Hardship exception, EHR incentive programs and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Physician reviewing a stack of paperwork.
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6 MIN READ

AMA to CMS: Work to simplify Quality Payment Program regulations

In commenting on the proposed Quality Payment Program regulations, the AMA urged CMS to keep working on simplifying and streamlining the program.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 MIN READ

AMA offers comments to CMS on its 2018 Medicare reform proposal

The AMA submitted comments today to CMS and outlined recommended changes to the proposed rule on Medicare payment and delivery reform, as created by MACRA

Press Releases
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3 MIN READ

New tools help physicians with Medicare's new quality payment program

The AMA has unveiled new resources to encourage and simplify participation in the program.

Press Releases
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2 MIN READ

Aug. 10, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on Customizable MIPS tool helps physicians build QPP strategy

Customizable MIPS tool helps physicians build QPP strategy

Advocacy Update