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Oct. 4, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Highlights of CMS' 2020 physician fee schedule and QPP proposed rule

The AMA has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the 2020 physician fee schedule and quality payment program (QPP) proposed rule. Find out about this and other highlights.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 4, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Congressional oversight on health IT, substance use disorder records, veteran suicide and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 20, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Mississippi denies CRNA opt-out of federal supervision requirement in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Medicare’s major new primary care pay model: Know the facts

Medicare Primary Care First may offer practices a path to higher payment than the current demonstration project, Comprehensive Primary Care Plus.

Payment & Delivery Models
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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.

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A majority of physicians now take part in an ACO

In less than a decade, accountable care organization participation has become more common. Find out which physicians and practice types are more likely to join ACOs.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA vision on health care reform

Download the vision statement PDF on the AMA's commitment to improving health insurance coverage and health care access.

Access to Care
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What real innovation in medicine looks like

AMA members earn recognition for breakthrough innovations that improve patient outcomes and the quality of care.

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Health System Spotlight
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Thinking about joining an ACO? What your practice needs to know

Successful ACO participation starts with up-to-date knowledge on how the arrangements have changed, including new emphasis on potential downside risk.

Payment & Delivery Models