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4 MIN READ

CMS offers more flexibility, financial stability for COVID-19 care

CMS has taken several actions designed to reduce red tape and encourage telehealth solutions that physicians need to combat the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 MIN READ

CMS to doctors: Focus on COVID-19 fight, not data reporting burden

Reporting deadlines are being extended for Medicare’s Quality Payment Program so doctors can focus on fighting COVID-19 and not administrative tasks.

Public Health
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2 MIN READ

AMA lauds timely, vital decision to ease Medicare reporting requirements

Physicians on the front line of this pandemic are grateful that CMS has waived Medicare reporting requirements, allowing clinicians to focus on patients.

Press Releases
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QPP resources for small practices

Learn about QPP resources designed specifically to help small practices be prepared for Medicare payment changes.

Medicare & Medicaid
2 MIN READ

MACRA resources by state & specialty

Find links to MACRA resources offered by state and specialty societies.

Medicare & Medicaid
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7 MIN READ

Jan. 17, 2020: National Advocacy Update

CDC opioid prescribing guidelines, MIPS eligible clinicians and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

July 13, 2017: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges modifications in opioid prescriber education blueprint; New update provides better Quality Payment Program reporting; Many physicians, still fuzzy on details, feel unprepared for QPP

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

5 things doctors need to know about 2020 Medicare fee schedule

A slightly heavier lift from physicians will be required to avoid penalties and earn bonuses under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

Nov. 14, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on 5 things doctors need to know about 2020 Medicare fee schedule

5 things doctors need to know about 2020 Medicare fee schedule: The AMA's experts have prepared a summary of the 2020 changes to QPP and Medicare physician payment.

Advocacy Update