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3 MIN READ

AMA's Medicare Basics series

The AMA's Medicare Basics series provides an in-depth look at important aspects of the Medicare physician payment system and the need to reform.

Medicare & Medicaid
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5 MIN READ

Medicare Basics series: MIPS data problems

Value-based care relies on data. Physicians in Medicare’s Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) need access to a wide range of information to understand gaps in care.

Payment & Delivery Models
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7 MIN READ

Aug. 11, 2023: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

100+ bipartisan representatives push for MACRA reform and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

House members to leadership: Fix Medicare now

A bipartisan letter urges congressional leaders to take up reform to payment system.

Press Releases
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7 MIN READ

July 28, 2023: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA’s take on CMS’ Medicare physician payment proposal and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

July 14, 2023: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Encourage your representative to sign “Dear Colleague” letter supporting Medicare payment reform and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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12 MIN READ

April 7, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Long-sought Medicare payment proposal introduced and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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2 MIN READ

AMA presents Government Service Award to top Pelosi health aide

Wendell Primus’ work was key to repealing SGR and passing the historic Affordable Care Act.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Medicare physician pay system needs a real fix—not more patches

2% pay cut in 2023 will lead to “tough decisions for a lot of practices,” says top expert. Learn how the AMA leads the charge to reform Medicare pay.

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