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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.

Press Releases
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Judgment on life expectancy at issue in Medicare fraud case

The case concerns qualifying a patient’s care under the Medicare hospice benefit. At issue is a physicians’ ability to exercise their clinical judgment in certifying a patient’s life expectancy is less than six months.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Podcast series explores new Medicare quality program, pay models

This podcast series produced by ReachMD features interviews with industry experts and physician leaders who take doctors “Inside Medicare’s New Payment System.” The series delves into key aspects of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and provides tips on what physicians can do now to get ready.

Medicare & Medicaid
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CMS finalizes historic Medicare reform law

A final rule released by CMS details the final regulations for implementation of MACRA, the historic Medicare payment reform law that repealed the SGR formula. Follow the AMA for more on how reform will impact your practice.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA responds to CMS' final Medicare (MACRA) rule

The AMA released a statement in response to the CMS’ final rule on Medicare payment and delivery reform, as created by MACRA.

Press Releases
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AMA responds to CMS on fee schedule, outpatient payments

The American Medical Association (AMA) responded today to two sets of policies proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Press Releases
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Preparing for upcoming Medicare changes? Tools to help your practice

The AMA Payment Model Evaluator tool helps physicians prepare for upcoming changes to Medicare by determining how MACRA will impact their practice. It also offers resources to help navigate the new regulations.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA introduces new tools to help physicians prepare for MACRA

The AMA unveiled several online tools to help physicians through pending Medicare payment and delivery changes and help them succeed under the new 2017 program.

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Reports show 2017 Medicare payment adjustments

Two new reports with information on 2015 cost and quality data indicate which physicians or practices will see related Medicare payment adjustments in 2017.

Medicare & Medicaid