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4 MIN READ

Nov. 15, 2018: National Advocacy Update

2019 Medicare final rules, QPP changes and advance digital medicine and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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CMS moves on E/M: 3 things physicians should know

Learn about the major victories for physicians in the 2019 Medicare physician fee schedule, especially on payment for evaluation-and-management services.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA applauds HHS for revisions to Medicare E/M policies

The AMA applauded HHS efforts to rein in documentation requirements that interfere with the patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

2019 CPT codes offer new paths to payment for digital medicine

Learn about the new codes available to bill for digital medicine services such as remote patient monitoring.

CPT®
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Oct. 4, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Doctor office drug compounding oversight, OPPS and ASC proposed rule and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Sept. 20, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on the Proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule: Top 7 things doctors should know

Top 7 things doctors should know about the proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule. AMA is calling CMS to cut red tape.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Avoid these missteps to slash your medical coding audit risk

Find out more about the types of improper medical claims the OIG says can mean a big headache for physician practices, hospitals or health systems.

CPT®
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2 MIN READ

Does your practice have compliant coding systems?

To take advantage of the latest CPT codes, your coding system must be up-to-date. This information can help guide your conversation with the IT folks.

CPT®
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2 MIN READ

Sept. 6, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians favor less documentation, oppose Medicare E/M pay proposal

Physicians and other health professionals welcome and strongly support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' "Patients Over Paperwork" initiative. Learn how AMA is helping shape this message.

Advocacy Update