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Therapeutic pathways embedded in EHR to improve cancer care

Health and Human Services advisory panel endorses oncology alternative payment model that uses EHR-embedded therapeutic and diagnostic pathways.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Digital medicine, QPP pushed ahead in 2019 Medicare final rules

AMA advocacy efforts helped push CMS to embrace digital medicine in the fee schedule. Also catch up on the latest changes to the Medicare Quality Payment Program.

Medicare & Medicaid
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10 ways the new opioids law could help address the epidemic

The president signs into law a bill that expands access for opioid-use disorder treatment and prevention, and authorizes outpatient treatment alternative payment model.

Behavioral Health
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6 ways fast-evolving pay models are affecting physician practices

AMA-RAND report: Doctors see opportunity for new payment models to improve care, but are overwhelmed by their complexity and the pace of change.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Study: complex changing payment models challenge physician practices

Physician payment models are becoming more complex and the pace of change is increasing according to a new joint study by the RAND Corporation and the AMA.

Press Releases
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Pondering direct care? 13 potential benefits and drawbacks

Concierge medicine’s not necessarily a path to easy street. If you’re considering direct-care practice, keep in mind these pros and cons.

Payment & Delivery Models
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Sept. 20, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on the Proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule: Top 7 things doctors should know

Top 7 things doctors should know about the proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule. AMA is calling CMS to cut red tape.

Advocacy Update
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Proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule: Top 7 things doctors should know

The AMA details its response to CMS plans for the Quality Payment Program, with a strong focus on cutting red tape and making it easier and simpler for physicians to participate.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Medicare payment reform: Answering your QPP FAQs

Still feeling lost when it comes to understanding QPP? Refresh your knowledge of Medicare payment-reform basics and learn about new opportunities.

Medicare & Medicaid