Physician hand coming from computer screen for patient
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4 MIN READ

Why one health insurer is embracing telemedicine

One health insurer discusses why telemedicine complements physical exams by a physician, rather than replacing office visits. Physicians must lead further development to make sure telemedicine works with medical practices.

Digital
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5 MIN READ

Medicare chief discusses new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System

Andy Slavitt, government administrator, discusses new initiatives to keep patients at the center of medical practice. One way is new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System for Medicare.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 MIN READ

AMA launches Silicon Valley integrated innovation company, Health2047

The AMA announced its $15M investment n Health2047, Inc., to explore solutions to challenges of the nation's physicians and their patients.

Press Releases
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3 MIN READ

3 traits of successful alternative payment models for physicians

New payment models allow physicians to provide high-quality patient care at lower costs. AMA “Guide to physician-focused alternative payment models” gives 3 traits of successful models.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 MIN READ

Who's using new health care delivery and payment models: AMA report

Physician participation in medical homes and Medicare accountable care organizations is examined. AMA report assessed the extent to which alternative payment models have taken hold across the country.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

How to set your practice team up for successful change

If you already have decided what practice changes you plan to make in 2016, use these five steps to help you organize and motivate your practice team to see changes through to completion.

Scope of Practice
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5 MIN READ

Top 9 issues that will affect physicians in 2016

The AMA identified 9 top developments in health care regulations, legislation and insurance to watch in 2016. Included are: Medicare reforms, provider networks, and graduate medical education funding.

Payment & Delivery Models
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2 MIN READ

Bill gives blanket approval for meaningful use exemptions

Legislation adopted by Congress will allow a physician who applies for a hardship exemption from the 2015 electronic health record meaningful use program to be exempted from the penalties that would have been levied in 2017.

Medicare & Medicaid
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5 MIN READ

Physicians share plan for how meaningful use should really work

Physicians shared their own revisions to Stage 3 of the electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use program. Their plans call for revising the program to improve flexibility, expand patient engagement, and clear the way for increased health IT interoperability and innovation.

Medicare & Medicaid