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AMA on administration's effort to save independent medical practices

The AMA today responded to the Administration's initial plan to remove hospital payment incentives that have promoted consolidation in the health care industry.

Press Releases
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AMA statement on newly released Open Payments data

The AMA remains committed to transparency and the availability of information for patients to make informed decisions about their medical care.

Press Releases
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AMA guide for media reporting on "open payments" data release

Media should verify the accuracy of data; understand the context of financial relationships between physicians and industry when reporting on open payments data.

Press Releases
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Key changes the new Medicare payment system needs

The AMA says key changes are needed across the new Medicare payment system as well as revisions specific to the Merit-based Incentive Performance System and the alternative payment model option.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA comments on Medicare reform to shape quality incentive programs

The AMA today submitted comments to the CMS on changes to the proposed rule on Medicare payment and delivery reform, as created by MACRA.

Press Releases
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Physicians are guiding new payment system, CMS chief says

The design of the new Medicare payment system was driven by physician input. The chief of Medicare urged physicians to continue to collaborate with the agency to make sure the system allows them to determine the best ways to provide care for their patients.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 principles driving new Medicare payment systems

According to Andy Slavitt, acting administrator of CMS, the goal of the new Medicare payment system is to allow physicians to focus on patient care. Measures to make the system flexible and easy to use are key principles.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Medicare claims data release

Increase understanding of the AMA's position on CMS' release of Medicare-billed charges and payment data.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Draft regulations outline next phase of Medicare

A 962-page proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services details the draft regulations the agency is considering for implementation of last year’s groundbreaking Medicare reform law.

Medicare & Medicaid