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3 MIN READ

Scope of practice should set limits on medical liability testimony

Can an advanced registered nurse practitioner provide medical causation testimony? The Supreme Court of Washington will decide.

Sustainability
Top State Issues 2017
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4 MIN READ

5 issues physicians will take to state legislators in 2017

Legislation on physician-led team-based care and reversing the nation’s opioid epidemic and Medicaid are among the top issues faced at the state level this year.

State Advocacy
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4 MIN READ

4 reasons why health coaching works

A winning formula is coaches who are nearby, track progress, and are easy for patients to reach and understand.

Scope of Practice
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8 MIN READ

Jan. 12, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Congress considers budget resolution, AMA-supported public health bills, patient-facing encounter codes and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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1 MIN READ

AMA applauds CMS decision to expand APMs

The decision allows more practices to have the opportunity to succeed under MACRA without participating in MIPS

Press Releases
Best of 2016: Physician
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2 MIN READ

The top 5 stories physicians should read

Delving into the opioid epidemic, burnout, work-life balance and cancer-care improvement grabbed physician readers.

Physician Health
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1 MIN READ

AMA applauds CMS for expanding opportunities in advanced APMs

The AMA commends CMS for providing more opportunities for physician practices to join the CPC+ model, a move that will result in improved care for patients.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Test the waters during QPP transition year

The Quality Payment Program provides four options for participation that help physicians avoid pay penalties in 2019.

Physician Health
Man taking care of his wife at home.
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6 MIN READ

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