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14 Min Read

AMA CEO outlines challenges, opportunities in health data

AMA CEO James L. Madara, M.D., outlined challenges and opportunities present in health data today and the revolutionary opportunity to improve patient care.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

Employed by a hospital? Yes, MIPS matters for you too

A comprehensive new guide advises hospital-employed physicians on how to cope with Medicare’s new performance-based payment system.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 Min Read

MACRA matters: Action plan for participation inside last 90 days

All physicians should be able to succeed under MACRA. You can still take part in the Quality Payment Program this year.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 Min Read

Answers for your MIPS data-collection head scratchers

It’s November. Do you know what your level of readiness is for MIPS data collection? A comprehensive new resource helps answer that and many other questions.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 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