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AMGA in the News
2023
July
- 2024 MPFS PROPOSED RULE EXPANDS TELEHEALTH AND DENTAL COVERAGE, STEEP CUTS TO CONVERSION FACTOR
HealthLeaders, July 21, 2023 - Healthcare groups prod Congress to stop CMS' payment cuts
Healthcare Finance, July 18, 2023 - Primary care compensation increased 6.1% from 2021 to 2022
Healio, July 17, 2023 - Docs urge Congress to step in as CMS proposes 'biblical' cuts to their payments
Fierce Healthcare, July 17, 2023 - CMS’ Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Provokes Strong Reactions
Healthcare Innovation, July 14, 2023 - Physician groups mostly unhappy with proposed Medicare Fee Schedule
Medical Economics, July 14, 2023 - AMGA Leaders Connect Medical Staffing Issues and Consumer-Responsiveness Issues
Healthcare Innovation, July 7, 2023 - Survey Shows Primary Care Got a Pay Bump
MedPage Today, July 6, 2023 - Physician compensation going up in primary care
Medical Economics, July 5, 2023 - Many Patients Not Getting Follow-up Colonoscopy
Digestive Specialists, Inc., July 4, 2023
June
- 2 physician specialties that saw pay dives*
Becker’s ASC Review, June 30, 2023 - The 9 physician specialties that saw pay jumps*
Becker’s ASC Review, June 30, 2023 - Primary Care Compensation Growth Surpassed Other Specialties in 2022*
RevCycleIntelligence, June 30, 2023 - AMGA: PRIMARY CARE CLINICIAN COMPENSATION GROWTH OUTSTRIPS OTHER SPECIALTIES*
HealthLeaders, June 29, 2023 - Primary care compensation growth outpacing other specialties*
Healthcare DIVE, June 29, 2023 - Medical group pay changes, by specialty*
Becker’s Hospital Review, June 28, 2023 - Primary care pay increases outpaced other specialties in 2022*
HealthExec, June 28, 2023 - New AMGA Survey Reveals Increase In Primary Care Compensation*
Electronic Health Reporter, June 28, 2023 - Where Hospices Are Seeing the Greatest ROI on Staffing Investments*
Hospice News, June 23, 2023 - AMA Opposes Non-Compete Agreements for Hospital-Employed Physicians*
RevCycleIntelligence, June 19, 2023 - Employers use various tactics to find and keep health care staff*
RamaOnHealthcare, June 6`, 2023 - Five months into 2023, staffing remains a challenge for health care*
Medical Economics, June 5, 2023 - 27 popular responses to clinic staffing shortages*
Becker’s Hospital Review, June 1, 2023
May
- Docs Fervently Hope Federal Ban on Noncompete Clauses Goes Through
MedScape,May 16, 2023 - AMGA: Pharmacy Claims Data Key to Value-Based Care Progress
RevCycleIntelligence, May 12, 2023 - FDA Approves First-Ever RSV Vaccine for Adults 60 and Older
Health.com, May 4, 2023 - FDA approves world’s first RSV vaccine for older adults
Healthcare Brew, May 4, 2023 - World’s first RSV vaccine approved by FDA — breakthrough 60 years in the making
Time Bulletin USA, May 3, 2023 - FDA Approves First Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine for Adults Aged 60 Years and Older
PharmacyTimes, May 3, 2023
April
- The battle royale between doctors and hospitals over noncompetes
PoliticoPro (original article published behind a paywall), April 27, 2023 - It’s Time To Plan For Value-Based Delivery Of Obesity Treatment And Support
Health Affairs, April 12, 2023 - CMS Makes Changes to Prior Authorization Rules Under Medicare Advantage
Healthcare Innovation, April 7, 2023 - Providers, payers press CMS to get rid of Medicare Advantage risk adjustment changes entirely
Fierce Healthcare, April 4, 2023
March
- AMGA: FTC Non-Compete Agreement Ban Will Hurt Healthcare Workforce
RevCycleIntelligence, March 21, 2023 - AMGA opposes FTC proposal to ban non-compete agreements
DotMed, March 21, 2023 - AMGA Opposes Proposed Medicare Advantage Coding Changes
RevCycleIntelligence, March 9, 2023 - PROVIDERS, NOT JUST PAYERS, PUSH BACK AGAINST MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PAY RULE
HealthLeaders, March 9, 2023 - Providers join payers in urging CMS to halt proposed 2024 Medicare Advantage rates
Policy & Medicine, March 8, 2023 - Docs join insurers slamming Medicare Advantage payment proposal
Axios, March 8, 2023 - ReferralPoint Joins AMGA Corporate Partnership to Provide Members a Data-Driven, Fully Automated, Closed-Loop Referral Management Solution
BusinessWire, March 8, 2023
February
- AMGA Pushes for Continuation of Telehealth Flexibilities
Policy & Medicine, February 27, 2023 - AMGA Calls on Congress to Advance Value-Based Care, Support Providers
RevCycleIntelligence, February 21, 2023 - AMGA Advocates to Congress on Future Medicare Pay Cuts, APM Payments
Healthcare Innovation, February 15, 2023 - AMGA Pushes For In-Person, Telehealth Payment Parity
InsideHealthPolicy, February 15, 2023 - An AMGA Advocacy Leader Looks at the Prospects for Permanent Telehealth Policy Changes
Healthcare Innovation, February 6, 2023
January
- Study: Many People Don't Follow Up With a Colonoscopy After a Positive Stool Test
Health.com, January 31, 2023 - Remote work options increase, but telehealth is down in 2022
RamaOnHealthcare, January 27, 2023 - AMGA: Medical Groups Faced Workforce Challenges, High Expenses in 2022
RamaOnHealthcare, January 27, 2023 - Many People Don’t Get Colonoscopies Even After Positive Stool Test
WebMD, January 27, 2023 - Only Half of Folks with Stool Test Positive for Colon Cancer Get Follow-Up Colonoscopy
HealthDay, January 23, 2023
2022
- A Rough Road Ahead for Healthcare Providers
MedPage Today, December 17, 2022 - Providers Praise Bill introduced to extend APM incentive payments by two more years
Latest Finance News, December 15, 2022 - Legislation seeks to preserve soon-to-expire APM bonus
Healthcare Finance, December 15, 2022 - Bipartisan Bill Calls for Extended Value-Based Payment Incentives
RevCycle Intelligence, December 15, 2022 - Senators introduce legislation to extend incentive payments: 4 things to know
Becker’s, December 14, 2022 - Reps. Wild and Miller-Meeks, Lead 113 Bipartisan Colleagues, Urge Action Preventing Looming Medicare Cuts
Office of Congresswoman Susan Wild, December 14, 2022
- Is Your Medical Practice Office Staff Killing Your Marketing Effort?
MD Connect, November 11, 2022 - Models may predict chronic opioid use in patients with osteoarthritis
Healio, November 10, 2022 - New alliance seeks to save value-based care bonus set to expire in 2023
Fierce Healthcare, November 7, 2022 - Final 2023 physician fee schedule out from CMS; early reactions register exasperation, resolve
Radiology Business, November 3, 2022 - Doctor groups turn up heat on Congress to halt 2023 pay cuts after final CMS rule
Fierce Healthcare, November 3, 2022 - Healthcare Orgs Urge Congress to Improve Value-Based Care Participation
RevCycle Intelligence, November 3, 2022 - Doc Groups Unhappy With 4.5% Cut in the 2023 Medicare Fee Schedule Final Rule
MedPage Today, November 2, 2022 - AMGA calls on Congress to reverse Medicare cuts in physician fee schedule rule
DOTmed, November 2, 2022
- Population Health Leaders Navvis and Esse Health Announce Plans to Merge
Yahoo Finance, October 20, 2022
- Medical Groups May Reduce Staff, Patients Amid Medicare Payment Cuts
RevCycle Intelligence, September 28, 2022 - More than 800 health care organizations lobby to keep value-based payment incentives
Medical Economics, September 28, 2022 - Healthcare Associations and ACOs Plead with Congress to Extend APM Incentives
Healthcare Innovation, September 28, 2022 - Healthcare Orgs Request Medicare Shared Savings Program Updates in PFS
RevCycle Intelligence, September 8, 2022 - American Medical Group Association urges Congress to block 10% Medicare cuts
Becker’s Hospital Review, September 8, 2022 - Physician groups urge CMS to prevent payment cuts, protect telehealth
Healthcare Dive, September 7, 2022 - Physician groups urge CMS to prevent payment cuts, protect telehealth
Healthcare Dive, picked up by Rama on Healthcare, September 7, 2022 - Providers Push for ACO Program Enhancements Following Strong 2021 MSSP Results
HealthLeaders Media, September 6, 2022
- Hospital, physician groups push back on CMS payment rules as COVID-19 assistance dwindles
Fierce Healthcare, July 18, 2022 - AMA says Medicare payment schedule rule threatens patient access
Healthcare Finance, July 13, 2022 - Provider Compensation, Productivity Increased to Pre-Pandemic Levels
RevCycle Intelligence, July 5, 2022
- Major Medical Groups Pen Complaints of GFE 'Convener' Requirement
HealthLeaders Media, June 22, 2022 - Provider compensation is up as pandemic recedes, but pay per work unit declines
Healthcare Finance, June 20, 2022 - Have radiologists' salaries kept up with their workloads? New survey offers detailed insight
Health Imaging, June 17, 2022 - Radiologist pay, productivity jostled by pandemic recovery, CMS coding changes
Radiology Business, June 17, 2022 - Pay increases in 11 medical, surgical specialties
Becker's Hospital Review, June 16, 2022 - Providers are calling for more time to implement estimate requirement in surprise bill rule
Fierce Healthcare, June 08, 2022 - AMGA Asks CMS to Amend Good Faith Estimate Policy, Guidance
RevCycle Intelligence, June 08, 2022 - Physician group wants changes to surprise billing law's good faith estimate rule
Becker’s CFO Report, June 07, 2022 - CMS Urged to Address Provider Concerns in GFE Process
HealthLeaders Media, June 07, 2022
- The Current State and Future of Remote Care, Access to Telehealth
Pharmacy Times, May 06, 2022
- The American Medical Group Association teams up with workflow tech company to figure out 'chore' from 'core' tasks
Becker's Health IT, April 06, 2022
- Clash over MA coding intensity continues in rate notice comments
Modern Healthcare, March 07, 2022
- About 100 medical societies ask Congress to be involved in Congressional efforts to reform Medicare
HealthExec, February 28, 2022 - Biden administration weighs changes to Trump-era Medicare policy
Politico Pro, February 16, 2022 - Healthcare Groups Plead with HHS’ Becerra to Retain Direct Contracting Model
Healthcare Innovation, February 15, 2022 - NAACOS, AMA Urge Congress to Boost Value-Based Care, APM Incentives
RevCycle Intelligence, February 4, 2022 - Healthcare Associations Call on Congress to Spur APM Adoption
Healthcare Innovation, February 4, 2022
- Providers hope Congress agrees to sequester relief in must-pass spending package
Fierce Healthcare, January 26, 2022 - VA Adopts Google’s API, FDA Revises Coronavirus Antibody Drug Approvals
HealthExec Intelligence, January 25, 2022 - 125 Orgs Ask Congress to Restore Telehealth Flexibility for HDHP Members
mHealth Intelligence, January 25, 2022 - AMA Challenges MedPAC Suggestion to Freeze Medicare Physician Payment
RevCycle Intelligence, January 24, 2022 - Telehealth Use Among Medical Groups Peaked in First Half of 2020
mHealth Intelligence, January 19, 2022 - The Greatest Healthcare Hurdles for 2022
MedPage Today, January 4, 2022
2021
- Health care industry seeks surprise billing changes this month
Roll Call, December 7, 2021 - Providers push for changes to surprise billing resolution process
Modern Healthcare, December 7, 2021 - Provider groups urge feds to change dispute process, good faith estimates in surprise billing rule
Fierce Healthcare, December 7, 2021 - A bill to mitigate scheduled Medicare payment cuts of $14 billion is ready to go in Congress
HFMA, December 7, 2021
- What Congress should do to protect Medicare providers | Column
Tampa Bay Times, November 17, 2021 - Congress must act soon to prevent Medicare cuts from taking effect
The Gainesville Sun, November 17, 2021 - Mismatch between medical group physician pay, staff pay unsustainable, report warns
Becker's ASC Review, November 17, 2021 - Medical Group Revenue Declines Underscore Need for Efficiency
RevCycle Intelligence, November 15, 2021 - Providers were protected from pay cuts, layoffs as volumes fell during pandemic, survey finds
Healthcare Dive, November 12, 2021 - AMA argues against blocking the federal vaccination mandate
Healthcare Finance, November 12, 2021 - Medical group revenues falling faster than expenses
Medical Economics, November 12, 2021 - Eleven states file lawsuit over vaccine mandate for private businesses
Healthcare Finance, November 8, 2021 - How to negotiate for a higher salary — and win
Medical Economics, November 4, 2021 - 9 medical associations, leaders react to CMS final payment rules
Becker's Hospital Review, November 3, 2021 - Groups Urge Legislators to Maintain Telehealth Licensures During PHE
mHealth Intelligence, November 2, 2021
- Determine Your Market Value: Top Resources for Finding Physicians Salary Information
Physician's Weekly, October 18, 2021 - Medicare Cuts to Impact Physician Compensation, Staffing
Healthcare Exec Intelligence, October 15, 2021 - Industry Voices—The pay gap for male and female doctors is ridiculous. Here's what can be done about it
Fierce Healthcare, October 15, 2021 - 43% of medical groups may freeze hiring, delay pop health efforts if Medicare cuts move forward
Radiology Business, October 14, 2021 - Physician Compensation, Staffing to Take Big Hit from 10% Medicare Cut
RevCycle Intelligence, October 13, 2021 - Medicare cuts could lead to healthcare layoffs, AMGA says
Becker's Hospital Review, October 13, 2021 - More Physicians Are Now Employees Rather Than Owners
MedPage Today, October 14, 2021 - Physician groups warn nearly 10% in Medicare cuts could stall shift to value-based care, force staff cuts
Fierce Healthcare, October 13, 2021 - HEALTH CARE BRIEFING: Progressives Press for Medicare Benefits
Bloomberg Government, October 13, 2021 - Physicians Press Lawmakers to Forestall Medicare Payment Cuts
Bloomberg Law, October 12, 2021 - Whether Your Association Has 1,000 or 100,000 Members, It All Comes Down to One-on-One Relationships
Associations Now, October 6, 2021
- 'Privacy Exception' No Cure for Doctors' Open Notes Headaches
MedPage Today, September 24, 2021 - There's a Workaround for a Common 'Open Notes' Criticism
MedPage Today, September 17, 2021 - OpenNotes Patient Education Site Targets Access to Clinical Notes
Patient Engagement HIT, September 16, 2021 - Automated Test Result Reporting Mandated by Cures Act Concerns Physician Group
Healthleaders Media, September 15, 2021 - Healthcare Associations Express Support for Biden Healthcare Vaccine Mandate
Healthcare Innovation, September 10, 2021 - CMS to Tie Vaccine Mandate to Medicaid, Medicare Participation
RevCycle Intelligence, September 10, 2021 - Kaiser, Northwell & more health systems launch group for telemedicine quality research
Becker's Hospital Review, September 10, 2021 - Premier, others urge HHS to move forward on alternative payment models to achieve equity
Healthcare Finance, September 10, 2021 - More vaccine mandates on K Street
Politico, September 09, 2021 - Biden mandates vaccines for private sector, federal employees, healthcare staff and more
Healthcare Finance, September 09, 2021 - Supporting Value in Healthcare for All
Memphis Medical News, September 8, 2021 - AMGA Pushes Congress to Prevent 10% Medicare Payment Cut
RevCycle Intelligence, September 2, 2021
- Improving doctors bargaining position in salary and contract negotiations
Medical Economics, August 31, 2021 - Providers push Congress to include value-based care bill in $3.5T infrastructure package
Fierce Healthcare, August 25, 2021 - Physician Compensation Creeps Up While Productivity Dives
RevCycle Intelligence, August 26, 2021 - CMS Announces $1.9B Medicare Savings From ACOs, $2.3B To Providers
Inside Health Policy, August 25, 2021 - Physician compensation sees slight rise, productivity falls in 2020
Medical Economics, August 21, 2021 - Physician Compensation Increased 0.12% in 2020, AMGA Survey Report Says
Healthleaders Media, August 20, 2021 - Physician pay remained stagnant while productivity slumped in 2020, new survey finds
Fierce Healthcare, August 20, 2021 - 100+ stats on physician compensation
Becker's Hospital Review, August 19, 2021 - Physician pay increases, decreases in 11 specialties
Becker's Hospital Review, August 19, 2021 - Physician compensation rose as productivity fell in 2020
Health Exec, August 18, 2021 - AMGA asks ONC for brief hold on patient access to select test results
Lexology, August 12, 2021 - Providers Want To Delay Some Results’ Release Without Info Blocking
Inside Health Policy, August 10, 2021 - 111 statistics on physician compensation | 2021
Becker's Hospital Review, August 10, 2021 - Instant data dump mandated by info-blocking rules doing more harm than good, physician group argues
Health Imaging, August 10, 2021 - AMGA: Patient Data Access Rules May Tarnish Patient Experience
Patient Engagement HIT, August 3, 2021 - CMS Releases Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Payment Rule for CY 2022
Policy & Medicine, August 1, 2021
- Family Doctors Omit Tests for Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes
Medscape, July 30, 2021 - AMGA Leaders Urge ONC to Address Unanticipated Problem Buried in Information-Blocking Rule
Healthcare Innovation, July 29, 2021 - PCPs lag on albuminuria tests in patients with type 2 diabetes
MD Edge, July 29, 2021 - New bill aims to boost Medicare access to chronic care services
Fierce Healthcare, July 29, 2021 - AMA Backs Vax Mandates; Racial Health Disparities Continue in Hospitals
HealthcareExec Intelligence, July 29, 2021 - AMA Supports COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Healthcare Workers
RevCycle Intelligence, July 28, 2021 - 64 healthcare groups back mandatory vaccines for hospital workers
Becker's Hospital Review, July 27, 2021 - AMA: Congress Must Reevaluate Medicare Physician Payment System
RevCycle Intelligence, July 23, 2021 - Fourteen healthcare groups support the Value in Health Care act
Healthcare Finance, July 23, 2021 - Fourteen health groups support Value in Health Care act
Repertoire, July 21, 2021 - As independent practices vanish, experts debate the pros & cons of a consolidated market
MedCity News, July 20, 2021 - Primary care will play crucial role in getting vaccination efforts across the finish line
Modern Healthcare, July 20, 2021 - Physician groups mount effort to get Congress to avert nearly 4% Medicare payment cut from taking effect in 2022
Fierce Healthcare, July 16, 2021 - The Good and Bad of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposal
RevCycle Intelligence, July 14, 2021 - CVS Health Study Highlights Mental Healthcare Woes; J&J Vaccine Effective Against COVID Delta Variant
Healthcare Exec Intelligence, July 08, 2021 - AMGA to CMS: Rethink ACO Financial Risk Advancement in MSSP
RevCycle Intelligence, July 06, 2021
- More and More Doctors Abandoning Private Practice
WebMD, May 27, 2021 - Medical Groups Ask for More Time Before ACO Quality Reporting Changes
RevCycle Intelligence, May 13, 2021 - Stakeholders Blast Medicare Reporting Changes
MedScape, May 06, 2021 - Medical Groups Urge CMS to Walk Back ACO Quality Overhaul
Nashville Medical News, May 05, 2021 - Medical groups urge CMS to walk back ACO quality overhaul, citing potential negative impact on patient care
Fierce Healthcare, May 04, 2021 - Healthcare organizations ask HHS to delay quality measure reporting for ACOs
Healthcare Finance, May 04, 2021
- Hospitals, ACOs Urge Becerra To Extend Next Generation ACO Demo
Inside Health Policy, April 21, 2021 - Industry Groups Seek Next Gen Extension, Full-Risk ACO Options
RevCycle Intelligence, April 16, 2021 - 14 organizations urge HHS to extend Next Generation ACO model
Becker's Hospital Review, April 14, 2021 - How strong relationships, strategy can influence health policy
Modern Healthcare, April 05, 2021 - Congress poised to extend moratorium on Medicare sequester cuts
Urology Times, April 05, 2021 - AMGA Leaders on Physician Groups, Two-Sided Risk, and the Current Policy Landscape
Healthcare Innovation, April 02, 2021 - Health Orgs Support MA Risk Adjustment For Audio-Only Telehealth
Health Payer Intelligence, April 01, 2021
- These Alternative Screening Methods Can Close the Colorectal Cancer Screening Gap
Healthcare Innovation, March 31, 2021 - Medical Group Associations Criticize MedPAC for Its Recommendation Against MD Payment Update
Healthcare Innovation, March 16, 2021 - New Bill Seeks to Extend Medicare Sequester Moratorium
RevCycle Intelligence, March 15, 2021 - Providers Blast Medicare Spending Cuts in COVID Relief Package
RevCycle Intelligence, March 11, 2021 - AMA, AMGA Want COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed to Medical Groups
Inside Health Policy, March 01, 2021
- Treating Obesity in Primary Care: Lifting the Veil of Invisibility
Your Say, February 25, 2021 - Medical groups key to meeting president's vaccine pledge
Modern Healthcare, February 19, 2021 - AMGA Leaders: Once COVID Relief Is in Place, the Healthcare Policy Discussion Will Shift to Value
Healthcare Innovation, February 16, 2021 - Congress Gets Another Shot at Easing Telehealth Licensure Restrictions
mHEalth Intelligence, February 08, 2021 - AMGA Presses Congress on 2021 Priorities
HealthLeaders Media, February 05, 2021 - GOP Lawmakers, Providers Clash With Biden Over Provider Relief
Inside Health Policy, February 04, 2021 - AMGA’s Leaders Set Out Top Federal Healthcare Policy Priorities for Congress
Healthcare Innovation, February 03, 2021 - AMGA Urges Biden Administration to Turn to Medical Groups as Vaccination Locus
Healthcare Innovation, February 02, 2021
- PQA appoints 2021 board of directors executive committee
Chain Drug Review, January 29, 2021 - Physician practices take pandemic hit in tandem with hospitals, Kaufman Hall finds
Healthcare Dive, January 26, 2021 - Midwest Power Brokers 2020: 32 of the Region’s Most Influential People of Color, Part 5
Madison 365, January 15, 2021 - 2021: AMGA’s CEO Offers Predictions in Unpredictable Times
Healthcare Innovation, January 08, 2021 - New care model helps primary-care practices treat obesity
Modern Healthcare, January 01, 2021
2020
- Medical groups generated a profit in 2019, while health system-affiliated groups took losses
Healthcare Finance, December 30, 2020 - Coalition to Improve Diagnosis Adds Members, Gains Momentum
Healthcare Innovation, December 30, 2020 - Independent medical groups grew profit per provider before COVID-19 hit
Becker's Hospital Review, December 30, 2020 - AMGA: Medical Groups Generated a Profit in 2019, Health System-Affiliated Groups Posted a Loss
RevCycle Intelligence, December 29, 2020 - AMGA: Medical Groups Generated a Profit in 2019, Health System-Affiliated Groups Posted a Loss
Healthcare Innovation, December 23, 2020 - AMGA Survey Finds Independent Medical Groups Doing Better than System-Affiliated Ones
Healthcare Innovation, December 22, 2020 - Congress Approves COVID-19 Stimulus, Gives $3B to Provider Relief Fund
RevCycle Intelligence, December 21, 2020 - Providers, Lawmakers Say #StopTheCuts to Physician Fee Schedule
RevCycle Intelligence, December 16, 2020 - US Healthcare Spending Declines from COVID-19, But Remains High
RevCycle Intelligence, December 14, 2020 - Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Bill Would Add to Provider Relief Fund
RevCycle Intelligence, December 10, 2020 - Building a Culture of Resiliency
Managed Healthcare Executive, December 9, 2020 - AMGA urges CMS to continue to allow for telephonic visits in Medicare Advantage
Fierce Healthcare, December 1, 2020
- Physician Fee Schedule changes could upend compensation, experts say
Modern Healthcare, November 30, 2020 - CMS' Stark, anti-kickback updates draw praise from hospitals, concern from physician groups
Fierce Healthcare, November 23, 2020 - Physician groups see problems with Trump administration's Stark law, anti-kickback changes
Modern Healthcare, November 21, 2020 - Coalition of 19 Healthcare Groups Asks Congress to Adjust Some APM Benchmarks Because of the Pandemic
Healthcare Innovation, November 20, 2020 - Provider groups pressure Congress to freeze incentive payment thresholds for advanced APMs
Healthcare Finance, November 20, 2020 - Providers Say They Need More Financial Aid As COVID-19 Cases Rise
RevCycle Intelligence, November 19, 2020 - Provider groups urge Congress to pare back MACRA requirements
Modern Healthcare, November 19, 2020 - AMGA Execs: Medical Groups Need Congressional Support to Survive the Pandemic and Move Foward
Healthcare Innovation, November 19, 2020 - With COVID-19 Cases Surging, AMGA Calls on Congress for Additional Provider Support
Healthcare Innovation, November 17, 2020 - CMS Releases Initial Quality Payment Program Results for 2019
RevCycle Intelligence, November 02, 2020
- Providers Want Congress to Pause Medicare Sequester in 2021, Too
RevCycle Intelligence, October 27, 2020 - Trump admin updates reporting requirements, grows eligibility for provider relief funds
Fierce Healthcare, October 23, 2020 - AMGA presses HHS to walk back new reporting requirements for COVID-19 relief funding
Fierce Healthcare, October 22, 2020 - Top 3 Concerns with the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule
RevCycle Intelligence, October 13, 2020 - AMGA’s Drevna: Physician Groups Have Multiple Concerns Over the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Healthcare Innovation, October 13, 2020 - Providers, Lawmakers Ask CMS To Ease Cuts Tied To 2021 E/M Pay Bump
Inside Health Policy, October 8, 2020 - How industry groups say Medicare payment rule proposals will hurt practices already besieged by COVID-19
Fierce Healthcare, October 6, 2020 - Health Groups Turn Up Heat on 2021 Medicare Fee Schedule
MedPage Today, October 6, 2020 - Citing COVID-19, providers push back on CMS payment rule rate cuts, telehealth rollback in 2021
Healthcare Dive, October 6, 2020 - AMGA Asks CMS’s Verma to Rework Proposed Changes to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Healthcare Innovation, October 5, 2020
- August Was a Setback for Hospital Financial Recovery, Report Shows
RevCycle Intelligence, September 29, 2020 - Healthcare Coalition Objects to Proposed ACO Regulations
Medscape, September 25, 2020 - Stakeholders Urge CMS to Drop ACO Quality Changes
HealthLeaders Media, September 23, 2020 - Ten National Healthcare Associations Ask CMS to Avoid Finalizing ACO Quality Changes
Healthcare Innovation, September 23, 2020 - NAACOS, others ask CMS not to finalize proposed quality changes
Medical Economics, September 23, 2020 - 50 stats on physician salaries, compensation & COVID-19's effect
Becker's ASC Review, September 21, 2020 - Democrats, Republicans Differ On CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Funds
Inside Health Policy, September 17, 2020 - AMGA Asks Congressional Leaders to Strengthen Aid to Medical Groups and Other Providers
Healthcare Innovation, September 16, 2020 - Who Will Save the Hospitals?
Medium, September 15, 2020 - Medical Provider Compensation Increases Another Year
Workers Compensation, September 15, 2020 - Radiologist salaries crack $500,000 in new survey
Aunt Minnie, September 9, 2020 - Median radiologist pay at more than $509,000, climbing faster than docs’ productivity gains
Radiology Business, September 4, 2020 - Physician compensation increased for these 12 specialties — Orthopedics is No. 1
Becker's ASC Review, September 4, 2020 - Provider Compensation Rose 3.79% But Is Low Productivity a Problem?
RevCycle Intelligence, September 4, 2020 - Cardiologist salaries, productivity continue to climb
Cardiovascular Business, September 3, 2020 - Physicians see overall pay boost, but GI compensation falls most among any specialty
Becker's ASC Review, September 3, 2020 - Average physician pay increases in 11 specialties
Becker's Hospital Review, September 2, 2020 - Physician Compensation Increased by 3.8% in 2019
HealthLeaders Media, September 2, 2020
- Slow Walking to Value Based Care: Why Fee for Service Still Rules
The Healthcare Blog, August 26, 2020 - Industry Voices—More than ever, disease prevention is crucial. Don't forget the HPV vaccine
Fierce Healthcare, August 20, 2020 - AMGA’s Darryl Drevna: Action Will Be Needed on Long-Term Changes to the Telehealth Regs
Healthcare Innovation, August 07, 2020 - Senators Eye Telehealth Licensure Freedom During COVID-19 Emergency
mHealth Intelligence, August 04, 2020
- 5 high-leverage areas for improving medical group financial performance
hfma, July 31, 2020 - In the Final Hours, Providers Prepare for Repayment of Medicare Loans
RevCycle Intelligence, July 30, 2020 - Walloped by COVID-19, US Cardiology Practices Brace for Slow Recovery
Tctdm, July 29, 2020 - National Kidney Foundation, NCQA Announce Measure to Boost Testing in Patients With Diabetes
American Journal of Managed Care, July 23, 2020 - HEDIS Measure Targets Untreated Kidney Disease
Healthcare Innovation, July 22, 2020 - Doctors' 'no confidence' petition drive targets Beaumont CEO, chief medical officer
Crain's Detroit Business, July 21, 2020 - AMGA Calls for Medicare Shared Savings Program Changes Amid COVID-19
RevCycle Intelligence, July 14, 2020 - How Can Congress Optimally Address the Financial Uncertainty Impacting the US Health Industry?
American Journal of Managed Care, July 8, 2020 - President Signs Off on Paycheck Protection Program Extension
RevCycle Intelligence, July 6, 2020
- More than 300 organizations, physician groups push Congress to take action on telehealth policies
Fierce Healthcare, June 30, 2020 - Metro hospitals remain prepared amid industry struggles
The Norman Transcript, June 26, 2020 - Financial Recovery for Health Systems is at Least a Year Away; Going Digital Can Accelerate It - Healthcare Industry Analysis by Loyale Healthcare
Samford Advocate, June 25, 2020 - Primary care physicians could take $15 billion hit due to COVID-19 in 2020
Healthcare Dive, June 25, 2020 - FAH Wants More Time, Lower Rates on Advance Medicare Payments
RevCycle Intelligence, June 22, 2020 - Stark, anti-kickback law changes can't come soon enough, experts say
Modern Healthcare, June 22, 2020 - Medical Groups At Least A Year Away from Recovering Revenue Losses
RevCycle Intelligence, June 19, 2020 - Research: Even After Reopening, Healthcare Delivery Organizations Still Hurting Financially
Healthcare Innovation, June 19, 2020 - Medical groups and integrated health systems face 25% COVID losses in revenue
DotMed Media, June 18, 2020 - Hospital and physician spending hits lowest point in more than a decade
DotMed Media, June 17, 2020 - Medical groups, health systems expect COVID-19 pinch to last into next year, AMGA says
Healthcare Dive, June 17, 2020 - Over 40% of Hospitals Predict it Will Take a Year for Revenues to Return to Pre-COVID Levels
HealthLeaders Media, June 17, 2020 - Survey: Providers say it could take year or more for revenue to return to pre-pandemic levels
Fierce Healthcare, June 16, 2020 - AMGA Recommends Keeping Telehealth Expansion, Flexibilities After COVID-19 Pandemic
American Journal of Managed Care, June 07, 2020 - Most ‘emergency’ health aid remains unspent while providers struggle
Politico, June 03, 2020
- Primary Care Practices Need Help to Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Healthcare Blog, May 29, 2020 - AMGA Sends a Letter to HHS Concerned Over Medical Groups Still Awaiting CARES Act Funding
Healthcare Innovation, May 27, 2020 - Reopening Doctors’ Offices Costs Billions to Keep Patients Safe
Bloomberg Law, May 27, 2020 - ASTRO: Amid COVID-19, PPE Shortages, Fewer Visits, and New Ways to Fight Cancer
American Journal of Managed Care, May 23, 2020 - Providers Want Medicare Loan Changes As Congress Mulls COVID-19 Bill
Inside Health Policy, May 22, 2020 - What Health Spending Issues Will We Need To Address Post-Pandemic?
Going Below the Surface, May 20, 2020 - AMGA sends letter backing revival of accelerated Medicare payments for docs
Fierce Healthcare, May 20, 2020 - Financially devastated hospitals and health systems face an uncertain future
Modern Healthcare, May 16, 2020 - Docs Push CMS to Pay for Phone-Only Risk Adjustment Visits
MedPage Today, May 14, 2020 - Nine National Healthcare Organizations Ask CMS for More Flexibility Around ACO Participation
Healthcare Innovation, May 14, 2020 - Medicare Urged to Provide More Virus Help for Care Networks
Bloomberg Law, May 14, 2020 - The Sound Of Closing Doors
Open Minds, May 11, 2020 - Physician groups concerned about financial shortfall for treating patients with complex health needs
Fierce Healthcare, May 7, 2020 - HHS Distributes $22B to COVID High-Impact Hospitals, Rural Providers
Healthcare Innovation, May 4, 2020 - Vancouver Clinic CEO Says Multispecialty Group Faces 'Uphill Battle' Against COVID-19
HealthLeaders Media, May 2, 2020 - CMS Expands COVID-19 Telehealth Reimbursement to Therapists, Phone Services
mHealth Intelligence, May 1, 2020
- AMGA Asks CMS To Restart Part B Loans, FAH Asks Congress To Step In
Inside Health Policy, April 30, 2020 - Manchin, Hyde-Smith, Shaheen & Moran Lead Bipartisan Call for Equal Telephone-Based Health Services Reimbursements
Y'all Politics, April 29, 2020 - Medical Groups Slam CMS For Suspending Advance Payment Program
RevCycle Intelligence, April 29, 2020 - AMGA, other physician groups urge CMS to count audio-only telehealth for risk adjustment
Fierce Healthcare, April 28, 2020 - Doctors Want Suspended Medicare Loan Program Reinstated STAT
Bloomberg Law, April 28, 2020 - Physicians confused by cutoff of advance payments
Modern Healthcare, April 27, 2020 - Prepare now for post-COVID patient access
HealthExec, April 24, 2020 - Federal aid replaces less than a week of revenue, two-thirds of health systems say
Becker's Hospital CFO Report, April 24, 2020 - $75B Relief Bill Provides 'Much-Needed Lifeline' to For-Profit Hospitals
HealthLeaders Media, April 24, 2020 - Two-Thirds of Health Systems Report CARES Act Payments Cover Less Than a Week of Revenues
HealthLeaders Media, April 22, 2020 - AMGA: CARES Funding Will Only Replace One Week of Revenue Lost
Healthcare Innovation, April 22, 2020 - Latest aid bill has funds for providers; advocates say more is needed
Roll Call, April 21, 2020 - Health systems find federal relief payments only cover one week of lost revenue: survey
Fierce Healthcare, April 21, 2020 - Independent physician groups feel COVID-19's financial crunch
Modern Healthcare, April 16, 2020 - Medical Groups Warn of Bleak Finances
Politico, April 16, 2020 - Many ACOs May Exit Medicare Shared Savings Program Because of Pandemic
Medscape, April 16, 2020 - Getting, Vetting, Disseminating: Keeping Your Revenue Cycle Organized Through COVID-19 Changes
HealthLeaders Media, April 9, 2020 - AMGA Seeks Payroll Relief for Medical Groups Impacted by COVID-19
RevCycle Intelligence, April 9, 2020 - CMS Pays Out $34B in Advance Medicare Reimbursement to Providers
RevCycle Intelligence, April 8, 2020 - Will COVID-19 Telemedicine Revolution Permanently Change Chronic Care?
Healthcare Innovation, April 7, 2020
- How Much Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Cost Hospitals?
RevCycle Intelligence, March 31, 2020 - Projected Financial Impact of COVID-19 Leaves Healthcare Leaders Searching for Help
Healthcare Innovation, March 30, 2020 - Premier urges CMS to immediately begin making periodic interim payments for COVID-19 relief
Healthcare Purchasing News, March 27, 2020 - Coronavirus Stimulus Package Provides $100B in Hospital Funding
RevCycle Intelligence, March 26, 2020 - U.S. Senate Coronavirus Bill Includes $117 Billion for Hospitals, Healthcare
Healthcare Innovation, March 26, 2020 - COVID-19 Physician Groups Call out for More Supplies
Policy & Medicine, March 25, 2020 - ACOs want to be shielded from losses tied to COVID-19
Becker's CFO Report, March 19, 2020 - Providers want CMS to waive penalties, extend deadlines for alternative payment models due to coronavirus
Fierce Healthcare, March 18, 2020 - How to find the right job
Medical Economics, March 16, 2020 - Employers balance coronavirus disclosure with privacy
Politico, March 13, 2020 - Responding to CMS' Interoperability Rule, AMGA Says Providers Still Need Access to Claims Data
Healthcare Innovation, March 12, 2020 - Inconsistent lab reviews make CKD detection difficult
Healio, March 10, 2020 - Health industry groups urge more action, low-cost testing for coronavirus
Health Exec, March 06, 2020 - How telehealth is being used to limit the spread of coronavirus: 6 things to know
Becker's Hospital Review, March 06, 2020 - Hospital Revenue, Margins Improved in 2019 Despite Rising Expenses
RevCycle Intelligence, March 05, 2020 - St. Elizabeth Physicians honored as 2020 AMGA Foundation Acclaim Award recipient
North Kentucky Tribune, March 04, 2020 - When it comes to diabetes treatment, life is better in St. George
St. George News, March 03, 2020
- Reducing costs for patients with diabetes: What you need to know
ABC4.com, February 10, 2020 - HEALTH COLUMN: Kroger offering new smoking cessation program
Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly, February 07, 2020 - Health Care 2020: Be Sure to Check the Engine Room
Morning Consult, February 06, 2020 - Practices in Oncology Care Model Ready to Assume Two-Sided Risk
RevCycle Intelligence, February 05, 2020 - AMGA urges Congress to give providers access to claims data
HealthData Management, February 04, 2020 - AMGA: Advancing Value-Based Care Hinges on Claims Data Access
RevCycle Intelligence, February 04, 2020 - AMGA Letter to Congress Pushes for Key Value-Based Care Changes
Healthcare Innovation, February 04, 2020
- Well-paying neurosurgeon opportunities remain plentiful — 4 insights on spine, neurosurgeon compensation
Becker's Spine Review, January 27, 2020 - Healthcare Providers Support Proposed Changes to Stark Self-Referral Rules
Policy & Medicine, January 27, 2020 - Medical Groups Worry About Risk in Anti-Kickback, Stark Law Reform
RevCycle Intelligence, January 3, 2020 - Leverage the Annual Wellness Visit
Medical Economics, January 3, 2020 - Doctors and hospitals support value-based Stark law changes
Modern Healthcare, January 2, 2020
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