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3 MIN READ

On National Doctors’ Day, saying thanks is just the start

National Doctors’ Day is a chance to thank America’s physicians for all they do to advance patient care, save lives and improve the nation’s health.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

3 ways health systems can find value-based care success

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s accountable care organization has saved Medicare nearly $40 million. Learn how.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
Patient talking with a doctor during an appointment
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4 MIN READ

Using teamwork to better treat prediabetes, type 2 diabetes

Pre-visit planning can save several hours each day, allowing physicians to have more time to develop trust and plan care strategies for patients.

Diabetes
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1 MIN READ

Pearl of the Week: Optimize the role of the medical assistant

Find resources on optimizing the role and leveraging skills of your medical assistant.

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Sustainability
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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7 MIN READ

How Baptist Health made value-based care a reality

For Baptist Health Medical Group in Kentucky, Southern Indiana and Illinois, the path to effective value-based care started with a single sheet of paper.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, at podium at 2024 National Advocacy Conferene (NAC)
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5 MIN READ

Message from Congress to doctors: “Keep up the pressure”

California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, and other House members say physicians’ voices are powerful on Medicare pay, prior authorization and other key issues.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

March 22, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on Change Healthcare cyberattack

Change Healthcare cyberattack: What physicians need to know and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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2 MIN READ

March 22, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

MedPAC recommends inflation-based Medicare physician payment update for 2025 and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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9 MIN READ

March 22, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Bipartisan members of Congress push for proper implementation of No Surprises Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update