Topic in Focus: Merit-based Incentive Payment System

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Avoid MIPS penalties in 2019: What physicians need to know

Unless they are otherwise exempt, physicians must participate in QPP to avoid receiving payment penalties.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Need to know your MIPS participation status? Find out online

Whether practicing solo or in a group, it’s an easy way for physicians to determine whether they must report data this year to avoid future pay cuts.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Missing from MACRA: 2 Meaningful Use milestones

The final rule implementing MACRA contains a welcome but little-noticed provision that relieves physicians of EHR-reporting burdens.

Medicare & Medicaid
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May 4, 2017: National Advocacy Update

ACA replacement bill, FY 2017 omnibus appropriations bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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April 20, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Physician-focused payment models, IPPS proposed rule and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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March 23, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Health reform, House considers medical liability reform bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 12, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Congress considers budget resolution, AMA-supported public health bills, patient-facing encounter codes and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Test the waters during QPP transition year

The Quality Payment Program provides four options for participation that help physicians avoid pay penalties in 2019.

Physician Health
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Podcast series explores new Medicare quality program, pay models

This podcast series produced by ReachMD features interviews with industry experts and physician leaders who take doctors “Inside Medicare’s New Payment System.” The series delves into key aspects of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and provides tips on what physicians can do now to get ready.

Medicare & Medicaid