The inside of a mobile stroke treatment vehicle.
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4 MIN READ

Northwestern’s stroke care goes on the move for better outcomes

The Chicago area mobile stroke unit gives neurologists a 30-minute head start during the “golden hour” to save lives and enable quicker rehab.

Digital
Closeup of a cell on mobile phone.
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3 MIN READ

Digital medicine, QPP pushed ahead in 2019 Medicare final rules

AMA advocacy efforts helped push CMS to embrace digital medicine in the fee schedule. Also catch up on the latest changes to the Medicare Quality Payment Program.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

Nov. 15, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on CMS moves on E/M: 3 things physicians should know

CMS moves on evaluation-and-management services. Review AMA's work on E/M.

Advocacy Update
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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
Teams should work together utilizing each members' skill, expertise and role.
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4 MIN READ

4 tips to be a better physician team leader

For team-based care to succeed, the team has to function ethically and effectively. Those objectives are achievable, but require physician leadership aware of how to promote both.

Scope of Practice
Doctor talking to elderly man
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3 MIN READ

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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2 MIN READ

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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8 MIN READ

Nov. 1, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Trump administration on drug prices, FTC and insulin prices and more in the latest from AMA's national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Nov. 1, 2018: State Advocacy Update

2018 Health Workforce Mapper now available and MMA holds lawmakers accountable in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update