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6 MIN READ

Nov. 3, 2017: National Advocacy Update

IPAB repeal legislation; opioids emergency declaration, biosimilars educational materials and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Nov. 3, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Massachusetts Medicaid waiver proposal, new pain courses from AAP and more in AMA's latest efforts for state and local advocacy.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Nov. 3, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about how the AMA is working with litigation cases on Medicaid payments for medical services, scientific testimonies on refuted theories and more.

Advocacy Update
Christine Sinsky, MD
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6 MIN READ

To address burnout’s underlying causes, look to team-based care

Team-based approach can relieve physicians of tasks that drain joy from practice. It takes organizational leadership to make the necessary changes.

Physician Health
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4 MIN READ

Clarity on 2017 MIPS: 4 things physicians must do to participate

Physicians need to take these four steps to see where they are on Medicare’s value-based-care path and how to earn a bonus or avoid a penalty.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 MIN READ

Physician data offer new insights into ACA’s coverage impact

A fresh view of gains in coverage comes from data supplied straight from physician practices. Medicaid expansion appears to play an important role.

Access to Care
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3 MIN READ

AMA releases new research on physicians' patient mix

Physicians see more insured patients as Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act increases insurance coverage.

Press Releases
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5 MIN READ

“Arbitrary” action has doctor on hook for $205,000 in bonus pay

A Hawaii court will decide what makes a physician eligible for higher Medicaid primary care payments. The outcome could worsen a physician shortage.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

Future-proofing your Medicare performance improvement activities

Change under Quality Payment Program doesn’t have to happen all at once. Look for chance to take part in specialty-developed alternative payment models.

Payment & Delivery Models