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Alarming drop in life expectancy sparks call for study, action

Physicians want to better understand what’s behind the distressing trend and how to reverse it. Through advocacy and prevention initiatives, the AMA aims to help patients live longer, healthier lives.

Public Health
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CHIP extension, IPAB repeal part of federal budget deal

Congress keeps government running, extends CHIP for 10 years, approves key Medicare pay provisions and kills the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

HIPAA
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Feb. 9, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Congress approves fifth spending bill

Senate and House passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; AMA helped shaped the legislation.

Advocacy Update
Calendar for January 2018 with MIPS written and circled on it.
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Finish your 2017 QPP checklist before ringing in the new year

Before popping the cork on the bubbly, cross these items off your to-do list to succeed in Medicare’s Quality Payment Program.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Nov. 30, 2017: National Advocacy Update

MIPS reporting, physician office-based testing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Give now to help practices recover from natural disasters

Hurricane season devastated medical practices in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. A new fund offers a way to help restore access to patient care.

Sustainability
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Top stories from the 2017 AMA Interim Meeting

The AMA House of Delegates weighs in on changes to Medicaid, e-prescribing and clerkship spots for U.S. med students.

Interim Meeting
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More Medicaid help sought for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

The AMA will urge more funding for hurricane-ravaged islands’ Medicaid programs, as well as temporary emergency CMS waivers.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of the nation

AMA adopted new policies during the voting session of the AMA's Interim Meeting aimed at improving the health of the nation.

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