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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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May 3, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Physician proposals inspire new HHS payment models for primary care

New HHS payment models will radically elevate primary care. Look at AMA's work with Medicaid and Primary Care First (PCF).

Advocacy Update
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May 3, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Four states join Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Indian advance practice registered nurses bill and more in AMA state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Physician proposals inspire new HHS pay models for primary care

The plans would allow physicians to “focus on the patients in front of them rather than the paperwork we send them,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA applauds new federal primary care payment models

The AMA commends HHS announcement on many primary care practices will receive improved Medicare payments next year through new payment models.

Press Releases
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April 4, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Improving access to care, surprise billing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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April 4, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Maine ruling on prison mediation-assisted treatment and Idaho's governor signs pharmacist prescribing bill news in AMA's latest state advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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4 updates to the joint-replacement registry—and why they matter

Clinical data registries are a way for physicians to report on quality measures that matter to them. Learn how this orthopedic surgeons’ registry is doing even more.

Digital
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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