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Aug. 24, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on QPP rule should be simpler, more flexible

AMA submitted a letter to the CMS on the Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule for 2018.

Advocacy Update
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June 29, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on CMS proposes more flexibility, transition time for QPP's 2nd year

The CMS released a proposal that could affect how doctors practice. AMA praises CMS for helping doctors.

Advocacy Update
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New Medicare shared-savings model friendlier to small practices

CMS pairs participation bonus with less risk to get more small practices into Medicare ACOs. May 31 is the deadline to give notice of intent to apply.

Payment & Delivery Models
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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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Feb. 23, 2017: National Advocacy Update

CMS contracts to small practices with QPP, maternal & infant health strategy and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Help develop an alternative payment model for your specialty

The Quality Payment Program allows physicians to not only participate in alternative payment models, but to engage in their development.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Cancer medical home model cuts costs, improves care

The Come Home concept can save $20,000 per patient. The approach is being adopted across the nation for Medicare patients.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Payment model proposal process for MACRA begins

MACRA established the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee to make recommendations to HHS on physician-focused payment models —and is now preparing to accept proposal submissions.

Payment & Delivery Models
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New model of care offers MACRA advantage

The five-year primary care medical home model, Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) could help a physician’s practice during the MACRA transition. One way to qualify for the Advanced APM track is to apply for CPC+.

Payment & Delivery Models