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AMA on administration's effort to save independent medical practices

The AMA today responded to the Administration's initial plan to remove hospital payment incentives that have promoted consolidation in the health care industry.

Press Releases
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AMA statement on newly released Open Payments data

The AMA remains committed to transparency and the availability of information for patients to make informed decisions about their medical care.

Press Releases
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AMA guide for media reporting on "open payments" data release

Media should verify the accuracy of data; understand the context of financial relationships between physicians and industry when reporting on open payments data.

Press Releases
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Key changes the new Medicare payment system needs

The AMA says key changes are needed across the new Medicare payment system as well as revisions specific to the Merit-based Incentive Performance System and the alternative payment model option.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA comments on Medicare reform to shape quality incentive programs

The AMA today submitted comments to the CMS on changes to the proposed rule on Medicare payment and delivery reform, as created by MACRA.

Press Releases
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EHRs to MOC: Physicians tackle practice issues in new policy

Policymaking at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting covered a range of topics that affect a physician’s practice. Among them were maintenance of certification concerns, improving patient safety of electronic health records and coverage of telemedicine services.

Annual Meeting
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Alternative payment model design needs to be physician-led

When it comes to developing alternative payment models, physicians are best placed to balance cost reduction while delivering high quality care. Physician-led models allow for redesign of care based on specific patient needs.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Physicians are guiding new payment system, CMS chief says

The design of the new Medicare payment system was driven by physician input. The chief of Medicare urged physicians to continue to collaborate with the agency to make sure the system allows them to determine the best ways to provide care for their patients.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Making new health care models work: Physicians and hospitals collaborate

Designing care to be delivered to patients must be defined by physicians and hospitals—not the government. Integrated leadership is key to ensuring new models of health care work. ...

Payment & Delivery Models