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3 MIN READ

Independent practice for NPs fails to solve rural access problems

A California bill nearing passage would remove critical patient protections and drive up health care costs. Learn why the bill won’t live up to its promises.

Scope of Practice
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11 MIN READ

Implementing team-based care effectively within telemedicine

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing team-based care within telemedicine.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
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3 MIN READ

Aug. 14, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Medicare's pandemic lifeline to physicians about to come due

Medicare's pandemic lifeline to physicians about to come due in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlght.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Bipartisan bill would extend 5% bonus for Advanced APMs

The AMA supports congressional legislation intended to ensure that value-based care models continue to be viable for physician participants.

Payment & Delivery Models
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10 MIN READ

Aug. 14, 2020: National Advocacy Update

2019 MIPS Performance Final Score and targeted review process and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

AMA and SNOMED International launch demonstration project

Joint initiative will provide opportunities for health care stakeholders to explore how two coding terminologies can be used in tandem.

Press Releases
Aug 11, 2020 ·
1 MIN READ

E/M health plan webinar: Overview of changes proposed for 2021

This AMA-hosted webinar provides an overview of changes to E/M coding that CMS proposes take effect January 2021—download a PDF of the presentation.

Events
Health care worker and patient
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4 MIN READ

Medicare’s pandemic lifeline to physicians about to come due

Repayment terms of the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program threaten practices’ financial survival. AMA seeks changes to the program for doctors.

Medicare & Medicaid
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5 MIN READ

Over 200,000 Missourians will get covered with Medicaid expansion

Missouri voters take a step to improve the health of people in their state by approving a state constitution amendment to expand Medicaid eligibility.

Access to Care