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5 MIN READ

CMS proposes more flexibility, transition time for QPP’s 2nd year

While the Senate health care bill is dominating health care news, CMS has released an important proposal that will affect physicians next year and beyond.

Payment & Delivery Models
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1 MIN READ

AMA praises administration's MACRA moves giving physicians flexibility

AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D. commends CMS for hearing the concerns of practicing physicians regarding MACRA implementation

Press Releases
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5 MIN READ

June 1, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Senate health-system reform legislation, Medicare telehealth coverage and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Physician consultation around laptop and tablet.
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4 MIN READ

Missing from MACRA: 2 Meaningful Use milestones

The final rule implementing MACRA contains a welcome but little-noticed provision that relieves physicians of EHR-reporting burdens.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

April 6, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Health system reform legislation, physician office-based laboratories and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

March 23, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Health reform, House considers medical liability reform bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Feb. 23, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on Clinical technology in the age of the QPP

Clinical technology in the age of the QPP - How AMA is making health care technology a physician's best friend.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Feb. 23, 2017: National Advocacy Update

CMS contracts to small practices with QPP, maternal & infant health strategy and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Physician takes notes as patient holds her midsection.
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5 MIN READ

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