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4 MIN READ

Addressing physician burnout starts with a healthy team culture

Teamwork in medicine is key to preventing physician burnout and improving patient outcomes. Find out how to build a team that fosters happy, productive members.

Physician Health
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Medicare payment reform: Answering your QPP FAQs

Still feeling lost when it comes to understanding QPP? Refresh your knowledge of Medicare payment-reform basics and learn about new opportunities.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA offers comments to CMS on its 2019 Medicare reform proposal

The AMA submitted comprehensive comments today to CMS that outlined recommended changes to the proposed rule on physician payment policies.

Press Releases
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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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3 keys to prep your staff for success with team-based care

Getting started on the team-based care journey can seem daunting. Follow this advice from those well on their way.

Scope of Practice
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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
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Sept. 6, 2018: National Advocacy Update

EHR quality metrics, federal background checks for firearms and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA releases 2019 CPT code set

Updates to medicine’s common language reflect new technological and scientific advancements.

Press Releases
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How to avoid a payment penalty in 2018 MIPS

Physicians must score a minimum of 15 points in 2018 to avoid a Medicare pay cut in 2020. An AMA resource shows how to do it.

Payment & Delivery Models