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AMA on proposed overhaul of self-referral, anti-kickback regulations

The American Medical Association (AMA) greatly appreciates that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Services are proposing to modernize and clarify the regulations that interpret the Stark Law and anti-kickback statute. While the AMA is assessing the full scope of today’s proposals, we are pleased to see that the administration has acknowledged a need for policy revisions in response to potential barriers that impede the delivery of patient-centric care.

Press Releases
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How medical schools are putting high-value care in the spotlight

Tomorrow’s physicians must understand how to implement high-value care, starting in medical school. Learn more from the AMA about three innovative efforts to make that happen.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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Medical students: Find your place in fast-moving health systems

The health care system is changing fast, and future physicians need to understand their role and ethical obligations in helping ensure patients’ health and well-being is maximized, while the costs are minimized, in an environment that provides a patient-centered experience.

Medical School Life
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Medicaid value-based care: Should your practice take part?

States are infusing Medicaid programs with value-based design concepts. The AMA helps you understand the risks and opportunities these programs offer

Medicare & Medicaid
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These are 2019’s most influential clinical executives

A leading health care trade publication has released its list of top 50 clinical executives. Twenty-one share a common trait: AMA membership.

Leadership
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Medicare Advantage value-based care contracts: What to negotiate

Learn how to review and negotiate MA contracts to ensure your arrangement is clear and fair.

Payment & Delivery Models
Elizabeth Teisberg, PhD, giving a presentation at the AMA headquarters on high-value, relationship-centered care
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Track outcomes that matter to attack health care dysfunction

Focusing on outcomes that are important to patients can transform care delivery and cut physician burnout, health business expert says.

Payment & Delivery Models
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MACRA, 2 years later: 9 ways to make it better

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act remains a work in progress, but the AMA has specific recommendations to help implement a value-based health care system.

Medicare & Medicaid
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5 keys for physicians unwinding contractual arrangements

The AMA offers essential advice so that physicians can successfully change their relationship with a hospital, health system or other entity.

Payment & Delivery Models