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4 MIN READ

6 misconceptions that hold back adoption of team-based care

To power up primary care practices, there is a new team model in town. Find out how advanced team care with in-room support can improve physician satisfaction.

Scope of Practice
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2 MIN READ

AMA on proposed overhaul of self-referral, anti-kickback regulations

The American Medical Association (AMA) greatly appreciates that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Services are proposing to modernize and clarify the regulations that interpret the Stark Law and anti-kickback statute. While the AMA is assessing the full scope of today’s proposals, we are pleased to see that the administration has acknowledged a need for policy revisions in response to potential barriers that impede the delivery of patient-centric care.

Press Releases
Homeless person
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3 MIN READ

How to improve screening for social determinants of health

Most doctors and hospitals aren’t yet screening patients on issues such as housing or transportation needs. Learn more from the AMA on how to change that.

Health Equity
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3 MIN READ

Oct. 4, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Highlights of CMS' 2020 physician fee schedule and QPP proposed rule

The AMA has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the 2020 physician fee schedule and quality payment program (QPP) proposed rule. Find out about this and other highlights.

Advocacy Update
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7 MIN READ

Oct. 4, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Congressional oversight on health IT, substance use disorder records, veteran suicide and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
3 MIN READ

Efforts to improve Medicare payment reform

Read about the AMA’s ongoing work to provide physicians with flexibility and more payment options under MACRA.

Medicare & Medicaid
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2 MIN READ

Sept. 20, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Mississippi denies CRNA opt-out of federal supervision requirement in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Elderly person
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4 MIN READ

Medicare’s major new primary care pay model: Know the facts

Medicare Primary Care First may offer practices a path to higher payment than the current demonstration project, Comprehensive Primary Care Plus.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 MIN READ

How Netflix-style plans could solve drug-spending dilemmas

States are locked in a zero-sum budget game when it comes to breakthrough medical treatments. Subscription drug pricing can help.

Public Health