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170 groups send letter on proposed changes to physician payment rule

The AMA and 170 health groups sent a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma on the proposals included in the 2019 Medicare physician payment rule.

Press Releases
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Aug. 9, 2018: National Advocacy Update

PFS and QPP proposed rule and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Less documentation, E/M pay changes proposed in 2019 fee schedule

Read about the significant changes that could affect your pay and administrative burdens under Medicare.

Medicare & Medicaid
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July 26, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on CMS releases proposed 2019 Medicare payment rule

CMS releases proposed 2019 Medicare payment rule. Read an AMA summary of the proposal.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

July 12, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Software patching, pay adjustments and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Medicare pay cut dropped from spending bill passed by House

Bill includes funds for Community Health Centers, National Health Service Corps and Teaching Health Center GME, but cuts Prevention and Public Health Fund.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Groups caution Congress against including Medicare cuts in budget bill

Leading health groups sent a letter to House and Senate leaders concerning Medicare cuts that are expected to be included in the FY 18 spending bill.

Press Releases
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6 MIN READ

CMS lab fee schedule poses grave threat to office-based testing

Pay cuts based on flawed process start at 10% in 2018, with compounding decreases expected to significantly hinder patients' access to testing.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

Proposed fee schedule details Diabetes Prevention Program payments

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also wants to boost coverage of some telehealth services.

Medicare & Medicaid