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Medical specialties key to new Medicare payment models' success

Specialty physicians need to begin working toward APMs that solve the specific barriers they face in the current Medicare payment system. Physician input is key to make alternative payment models work.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Physicians speak out: How can electronic health records be improved?

How can electronic health records (EHRs) be designed to benefit a physician in practice? Suggestions from a physician town hall in Seattle focused on usability and interoperability.

Digital
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5 MIN READ

Alternative payment models help physicians better care for patients

Seven alternative payment models under new Medicare system will give physician’s the resources and flexibility to deliver patient care in new and better ways.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Medicare chief discusses new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

Andy Slavitt, government administrator, discusses new initiatives to keep patients at the center of medical practice. One way is new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System for Medicare.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 traits of successful alternative payment models for physicians

New payment models allow physicians to provide high-quality patient care at lower costs. AMA “Guide to physician-focused alternative payment models” gives 3 traits of successful models.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Who's using new health care delivery and payment models: AMA report

Physician participation in medical homes and Medicare accountable care organizations is examined. AMA report assessed the extent to which alternative payment models have taken hold across the country.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 MIN READ

Top 9 issues that will affect physicians in 2016

The AMA identified 9 top developments in health care regulations, legislation and insurance to watch in 2016. Included are: Medicare reforms, provider networks, and graduate medical education funding.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

Overcoming barriers to new models of care

Physicians are looking to new models of care delivery and payment as a proven means of keeping patients healthier and reducing health care costs. But two key barriers still need to be broken down.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

10 principles to improve care for Medicare patients

More than 100 state and specialty medical associations joined the AMA in sending a letter to the government outlining principles that should govern improving care for Medicare patients.

Payment & Delivery Models