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Physician financial transparency reports (Sunshine Act)

Find out how the Sunshine Act helps increase transparency about financial relationships between health care providers and pharmaceutical companies.

Medicare & Medicaid

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A medical resident’s guide to gifts from industry

Learn more from the AMA about the ethical and legal standards in this area, and how they apply to medical residents.

Ethics
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6 MIN READ

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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2 MIN READ

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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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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Medicare financial data going public: Review yours now

Physicians have until May 15 to review and dispute reports about financial interactions with manufacturers of drugs and medical devices reported under the the Open Payments program.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA overview clarifies CME reporting under the Sunshine Act

The AMA has provided an overview that addresses concerns about reporting requirements and participation in commercially supported, accredited and certified continuing medical education (CME) programs in 2016.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA disappointed CMS moving ahead with problematic info on website

The AMA is dismayed that CMS is moving forward today with adding incomplete and potentially inaccurate information to its Physician Compare website.

Press Releases
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6 MIN READ

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