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12 Min Read

What physicians need to know about MIPS

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by taking a look at changes of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) made by CMS in response to the pandemic.

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Payment & Delivery Models
AMA Update
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14 Min Read

Todd Askew discusses AMA advocacy priorities in 2021 [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing AMA's advocacy efforts and COVID-19 in the new year.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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14 Min Read

Todd Askew discusses AMA advocacy priorities in 2021

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing AMA's advocacy efforts and COVID-19 in the new year.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
U.S. Capitol building
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3 Min Read

Congress provides relief on Medicare payment; passes surprise billing

The giant spending bill passed by Congress funds the government through September, avoids Medicare payment cuts and reforms surprise billing.

Medicare & Medicaid
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5 Min Read

Proposed “No Surprises Act” favors commercial health plans

Congress circulates flawed solution to surprise billing to include in end-of-the-year legislative package. AMA urges lawmakers to keep working on it.

Access to Care
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2 Min Read

Dec. 18, 2020: Advocacy Update spotlight on first look at “No Surprises Act” favors commercial health plans 

A first look at “No Surprises Act” favors commercial health plans in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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8 Min Read

Dec. 18, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FDA authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine; provides instruction to providers and patients and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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6 Min Read

Final 2021 Medicare pay schedule: What physicians need to know

Changes to E/M will ease documentation burdens, but final rule also includes painful pay cuts that Congress must act to avert. Learn more with the AMA.

Medicare & Medicaid
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13 Min Read

Changes to Medicare’s 2021 Physician Payment Fee Schedule

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the changes to the 2021 Medicare Physician Payment Fee Schedule and what it means for physicians.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update