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3 MIN READ

Aug. 24, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Oregon vetoes psychologist prescribing bill and enacts Tobacco 21 legislation in the latest round of state and local health care advocacy.

Advocacy Update
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6 MIN READ

AMA to CMS: Work to simplify Quality Payment Program regulations

In commenting on the proposed Quality Payment Program regulations, the AMA urged CMS to keep working on simplifying and streamlining the program.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA offers comments to CMS on its 2018 Medicare reform proposal

The AMA submitted comments today to CMS and outlined recommended changes to the proposed rule on Medicare payment and delivery reform, as created by MACRA

Press Releases
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3 MIN READ

New tools help physicians with Medicare's new quality payment program

The AMA has unveiled new resources to encourage and simplify participation in the program.

Press Releases
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2 MIN READ

Aug. 10, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on Customizable MIPS tool helps physicians build QPP strategy

Customizable MIPS tool helps physicians build QPP strategy

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Customizable MIPS tool helps physicians build QPP strategy

New resource geared for physicians is designed to help practices take part in Medicare's new payment program.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 MIN READ

Move to MIPS may come with regulatory relief

The proposed 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes a CMS invitation to suggest how agency can reduce physicians’ administrative burdens.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

How to make the pharmacist part of your practice’s team

Often overlooked, the integration of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians in practices can help improve patient outcomes.

Scope of Practice
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7 MIN READ

Many physicians, still fuzzy on details, feel unprepared for QPP

The AMA offers resources and tools to help physicians understand where their practice stands and steps they can take to avoid payment penalties.

Medicare & Medicaid