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AMA offers comments to CMS on its 2019 Medicare reform proposal

The AMA submitted comprehensive comments today to CMS that outlined recommended changes to the proposed rule on physician payment policies.

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170 groups send letter on proposed changes to physician payment rule

The AMA and 170 health groups sent a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma on the proposals included in the 2019 Medicare physician payment rule.

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July 26, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Rural health clinics & repayment demands, drug shortages task force and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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AMA calls for sustainable funding of long-term care and support

The U.S. spends hundreds of billions annually on long-term care. The AMA proposes a number of steps to ease the financial burden.

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Physician giving a nutrition class.
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For this clinic, diabetes prevention program is in the house

Frustrated by a lack of DPPs to send patients with prediabetes, this Michigan family medicine practice started its own. Here are the results so far.

Diabetes
Physician takes notes as patient holds her midsection.
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Diabetes prevention saves big; find impact for your patient panel

Research shows lifestyle modifications can reduce annual medical expenditures by almost $2,700 for patients with prediabetes.

Diabetes
Physician displaying prediabetes app on tablet for patient.
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Is the patient at risk for diabetes? It’s a $100 billion question

The U.S. spends more on diabetes than on any other condition, but tools to help physicians and patients prevent the disease are well within reach.

Diabetes
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AMA continues mission to prevent type 2 diabetes

The following statement from AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., recognizes World Diabetes Day

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AMA applauds CMS policy changes on outpatient facilities

CMS updated policy in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System with changes that the AMA advocated directly to CMS.

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