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3 MIN READ

CMS moves on E/M: 3 things physicians should know

Learn about the major victories for physicians in the 2019 Medicare physician fee schedule, especially on payment for evaluation-and-management services.

Medicare & Medicaid
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10 MIN READ

Oct. 4, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Doctor office drug compounding oversight, OPPS and ASC proposed rule and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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9 MIN READ

Aug. 9, 2018: National Advocacy Update

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

Advocacy Update
Members of the AMA/Specialty Society RVS Update Committee
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4 MIN READ

Conventional wisdom on criticism of RUC needs rethinking

A pair of health care economists conclude that the AMA-RUC is not overly biased against primary care specialties in its Medicare payment recommendations.

RVS Update Committee (RUC)
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6 MIN READ

A win for doctors: Anthem rescinds pay cut for same-day services

Health insurer drops policy after face-to-face meetings with the AMA and other medical and national specialty societies.

Claims Processing
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5 MIN READ

Fact check: The real truth about the RUC--and it's no secret

The AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) provides transparent recommendations to the government on the resources required to provide a medical service. Yet its role is often mischaracterized and deeply misunderstood.

RVS Update Committee (RUC)
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3 MIN READ

Who can provide input into values of Medicare services?

While actual payment rates for Medicare services are limited by congressional budget games, the relative values assigned to those services are carefully weighed based on the resources required to provide each service. You might be surprised about who can provide input to shape those values.

RVS Update Committee (RUC)
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3 MIN READ

Lifecycle of a code: How the CPT® and RUC process works

Clinicians should have a say in how medical nomenclature is created and how services are valued—after all, physicians and other qualified health care professionals are the ones directly responsible for providing patient care.

CPT® Editorial Panel