Tim Storey, Brad Barrett, MD, Laurie Lickley, and Patrick Hope
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4 MIN READ

How physicians can reach lawmakers amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rules on gatherings at state capitols vary widely across the country. State legislators explain how doctors can do effective outreach virtually.

State Advocacy
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5 MIN READ

Self-referral, anti-kickback changes: What doctors should know

New HHS rules aim to improve care coordination, ease move to value-based care. Learn more with the AMA.

Payment & Delivery Models
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17 MIN READ

Experts discuss ways to integrate behavioral health into your practice

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI) Collaborative.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

State blueprint helps uncover social factors affecting health

Learn why the North Carolina Medicaid program’s approach could be a game-changer on social determinants of health.

Health Equity
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7 MIN READ

Jan. 30, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Surgeon General & smoking cessation report, value-based care regulatory changes and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

How integrated behavioral health can transform practices

Patients are looking to access behavioral health services. Integrating behavioral health boosts clinical outcomes while cutting strain on primary care doctors.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

July 13, 2017: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges modifications in opioid prescriber education blueprint; New update provides better Quality Payment Program reporting; Many physicians, still fuzzy on details, feel unprepared for QPP

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

What is value-based care? These are the key elements

The physician’s pen is one of the most expensive pieces of technology in medicine. Learn how to identify, measure and promote high-value care with the AMA.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

How your private practice can target population health

A systematic focus on treating patients with chronic conditions will position practices to deliver better care and keep pace with a new payment model.

Private Practices