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AMA and IHTSDO announce collaborative health terminology agreement

New joint work facilitates linkages between CPT and SNOMED CT.

Press Releases
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Podcast series explores new Medicare quality program, pay models

This podcast series produced by ReachMD features interviews with industry experts and physician leaders who take doctors “Inside Medicare’s New Payment System.” The series delves into key aspects of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and provides tips on what physicians can do now to get ready.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Physician voice shapes Medicare pay reform final rule

With the issuance of its final rule on MACRA, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has created a new Medicare payment system called the Quality Payment Program. Based on the reforms we've seen, we know that CMS is listening to physician's voices.

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CMS finalizes historic Medicare reform law

A final rule released by CMS details the final regulations for implementation of MACRA, the historic Medicare payment reform law that repealed the SGR formula. Follow the AMA for more on how reform will impact your practice.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA responds to CMS' final Medicare (MACRA) rule

The AMA released a statement in response to the CMS’ final rule on Medicare payment and delivery reform, as created by MACRA.

Press Releases
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AMA applauds CMS for efforts to ease physicians' paperwork burden

"Statement attributable to: Andrew W. Gurman, M.D. President, American Medical Association"

Press Releases
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AMA responds to CMS on fee schedule, outpatient payments

The American Medical Association (AMA) responded today to two sets of policies proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Payment model proposal process for MACRA begins

MACRA established the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee to make recommendations to HHS on physician-focused payment models —and is now preparing to accept proposal submissions.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Med students plunge into ACOs, patient-centered medical homes

Med schools are enhancing students’ experiences by embedding them into patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations (ACO)—two models changing health care delivery.

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