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Medicare Cuts Threaten Pandemic Weary Healthcare Systems
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New survey shows 43% of medical groups would consider hiring freezes to make up lost revenue if 10% Medicare cuts to provider reimbursement take effect in 2022. -
AMGA Calls on CMS to Reverse Medicare Cuts
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AMGA comments on the proposed Medicare physician fee schedule for 2022. -
Congress Must Act to Avoid Potential 10% Medicare Cuts to Providers
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AMGA sent a letter to Congress outlining critical issues to medical groups and health systems. -
Survey Finds Slight Increase in Physician Compensation and Sharp Decline in Productivity in 2020
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Key results from AMGA's 2021 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey. -
Healthcare Stakeholder Groups Endorse Chronic Care Legislation Reform
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AMGA and 13 healthcare stakeholder groups endorse the Seniors’ Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2021, a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) that seeks to remove patient cost-sharing requirements for chronic care management (CCM) services under Medicare. -
AMGA Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Healthcare Personnel
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AMGA supports its member organizations that are requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees as they strive to protect their patients, healthcare personnel, and communities from the devastating effects of the disease. -
ONC “Information Blocking” Rules Cause Confusion, Patient Distress
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The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology's (ONC) information blocking rule, while well-intended, is is causing some patients distress and confusion. AMGA has released a statement on that rule, as well as a set of recommendations for ONC to improve their information blocking requirements. -
Value in Health Care Act Reintroduced in Congress
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AMGA, along with 11 other national health stakeholder groups, endorsed a bipartisan bill that will accelerate Medicare’s move to value-based payment by boosting ACOs and other APMs. AMGA recommends Congress enact this bill as soon as possible. -
Congress Must Act to Prevent Medicare Cuts
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AMGA disagrees with CMS's proposal to reduce the CY 2022 physician fee schedule conversion factor by 3.75%, the same amount that Congress temporarily increased Medicare payments to help offset the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
AMGA Statement on Medicare Shared Savings Program Changes in the FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
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AMGA applauds CMS' proposal to allow MSSP-enrolled ACOs to remain at their current level in the BASIC glide path for an additional performance year, but cautions against requiring those ACOs to skip a level the following year. -
AMGA Members Commit to Key Actions to Help Nation Reach 70% Vaccination Rate by July 4
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AMGA members have committed to take four actions between now and Independence Day to support President Biden’s goal of 70% of U.S. adults having received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine by July 4. -
AMGA Congratulates New CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure; Offers Recommendations for Improving Medicare Rules.
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In a letter to CMS, AMGA congratulates new administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and offers policy recommendations for improving Medicare’s rules. -
AMGA Study Reveals Low Adoption of Clinical Guidelines for Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
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According to findings from a new AMGA study, clinicians are either unaware or uncomfortable with current treatment guidelines for managing patients with type 2 diabetes who are at risk for cardiovascular disease. -
AMGA Foundation Launches New Initiative to Reduce Osteoporosis-Related Fractures Rates
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AMGA Foundation, in collaboration with Amgen, has launched its Osteoporosis Best Practices Learning Collaborative, a 12-month initiative focused on helping medical groups develop strategies to reduce fracture rates among patients with osteoporosis. -
Together 2 Goal Concludes After Five Years of Diabetes Improvement; AMGA campaign meets goal and recognizes high-performing groups
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AMGA Foundation recognizes and honors the participants of its successful Together 2 Goal® campaign, which sought to improve the lives of 1 million Americans with Type 2 diabetes. -
Congress Recognizes Need for Additional COVID Relief with $1.9 Trillion Package; Congress Must Act to Prevent Medicare Cuts
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The package includes a Medicare cut that is significant to healthcare providers. It calls for an annual $36 billion reduction likely over the next five years, totaling $180 billion. This cut will undermine provider finances that are still recovering from last year’s COVID-19 impacts, plus hits them while they are investing in vaccine distribution and telehealth, etc... -
AMGA Virtual Annual Conference Set for April 20-22; Keynoters Include Zubin Damania, David Feinberg, Toyin Ajayi, Peter Diamandis, David Nash
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Keynoters will include Zubin Damania, David Feinberg, Toyin Ajayi, Peter Diamandis, David Nash. -
COVID-19 Response Needs Additional Federal Funding, Vaccine Support; AMGA Details Priority Concerns for Congress
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AMGA Details its 2021 Priority Concerns for 117th Congress. -
AMGA Members Offer Vaccination Experience, Expertise to Biden Administration; Physician Offices Crucial to Achieving Goal of 100 Million Vaccinations
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AMGA sends a letter to President Biden recommending greater involvement of multispecialty medical groups in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution process. -
In 2019, Medical Groups Generated a Profit; Health System-Affiliated Groups a Loss, According to New Survey
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Key trends from AMGA's 2020 Medical Group Operations and Finance Survey -
AMGA Statement on 2022 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice
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AMGA recommends that CMS finalize a number of its proposed policies for the Medicare Advantage program. -
Surge in COVID Cases Needs Immediate Congressional Action; AMGA Calls for Additional Funding Support, Policy Improvements for Frontline Providers
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AMGA Calls for Additional Funding Support, Policy Improvements for Frontline Providers. -
AMGA Opposes Provider Relief Fund Reporting Changes; HHS Guidelines Do Not Capture Extent of Loses for Healthcare Providers
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AMGA sent a letter to HHS recommending that it reinstate earlier reporting requirements for the Provider Relief Fund, which reimburses healthcare providers for expenses and lost revenues associated with COVID-19. -
CMS Physician Fee Schedule Proposals Create Uncertainty for AMGA Members
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AMGA is concerned that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed CY 2021 Physician Fee Schedule rule would inadvertently exacerbate the financial situation facing our membership that is a result of the ongoing novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. -
AMGA to Assess Impact of COVID-19 on Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
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AMGA, through a grant from Pfizer will conduct a study to determine the impact of COVID-19 on patients with type 2 diabetes -
AMGA Foundation Releases First-of-Its-Kind Playbook for Obesity Care Implementation
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AMGA Foundation Releases New Resource for Obesity Care Implementation -
AMGA Urges Congress to Approve Additional COVID-19 Relief Package
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AMGA urges Congress to act swiftly to approve a much-needed additional COVID-19 relief package. -
Survey Shows Divergent Trends in Provider Compensation and Productivity
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Summary of findings from AMGA's 2020 2020 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey. -
AMGA Urges CMS to Continue Move to Value During COVID-19 Pandemic; Calls for Changes in 2021 Medicare Shared Saving Program
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AMGA recommends that CMS reverse its decision to forgo the 2021 application cycle for MSSP and maintain the progression through levels of risk in the program. -
Medical Groups and Integrated Health Systems Still Experiencing Significant Revenue Losses; Many Providers Forecast at Least a Year Until Revenues Return to Pre-COVID Levels
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Many Providers Forecast at Least a Year Until Revenues Return to Pre-COVID Levels. -
AMGA Condemns Racism and Commits to Fighting This Public Health Crisis
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AMGA condemns racism, bigotry, discrimination, and violence of any kind, and we are deeply concerned about discriminatory practices that are resulting in unwarranted deaths and marginalization of the Black community. -
AMGA Endorses Medicare Telehealth Expansion; New Flexibilities Needed Beyond COVID Emergency
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New flexibilities are needed beyond the COVID-19 crisis, according to the association. -
AMGA Endorses Provider Loan Program Reform Effort; Accelerated and Advance Payments Provide Crucial Financial Support
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AMGA has endorsed H.R. 6837 and S. 3750, the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Improvement Act. -
AMGA Announces Two Leadership Changes within Analytics Subsidiary
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Elizabeth Ciemins, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.A., has been promoted to VP, Research & Analytics, and Jill Powelson, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., M.B.A., R.N., CPC to VP, Collaborative for Performance Excellence. -
Lightbeam Health Solutions Honored by AMGA for Support of Provider Community
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Lightbeam Health Solutions was honored by AMGA in 2020 for their support of the provider community. -
AMGA and Physician Organizations Call for HHS to Support Audio-Only Telehealth Services
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AMGA members send a joint letter to HHS urging support for audio-only telehealth services, amidst COVID-19. -
Medical Groups and Integrated Health Systems Face Closure Without Immediate Financial Relief; Initial CARES Act Fund Covered Less than a Week of Lost Revenue
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AMGA surveyed its health system members to gauge the impact of COVID-19 on their finances. -
COVID-19 Reality: Medical Groups Face Financial Meltdown While Their Communities Face Devastating Loss of Access to Health Care
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Independent medical groups are running out of cash and many will go broke by summer without significant financial assistance from the federal government, according to a survey of independent medical groups conducted by AMGA. -
House Approves COVID-19 Package; Includes Billions for PPE and Funding to Help Healthcare Providers Continue Serving Patients
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AMGA's response to the House of Representative's passage of a COVID-19 relief package. -
AMGA Recognizes Organizations for Achievements in Diabetes Care and Commitment to Healthcare Quality
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AMGA recognizes organizations for their achievements in diabetes care and commitment to healthcare quality. -
Senate Agreement on COVID-19 Legislative and Funding Package; Includes Billions for PPE and Funding to Help Providers Continue Serving Patients
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AMGA's response to senate voting on a COVID-19 stimulus package. -
AMGA Urges Lawmakers to Consider Healthcare Providers in COVID-19 Relief Stimulus Package
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In a letter to congressional leaders, AMGA urged lawmakers to consider healthcare providers in any COVID-19 relief stimulus package. -
Provider Access to Data Crucial Next Step for Improved Interoperability; Congress Has Opportunity to Build on API Rules
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AMGA recommended CMS build on its recent interoperability final rule to give providers access to patient data. -
Medical Groups Collaborate on National Initiative to Increase Adolescent HPV Vaccination Rates; Initiative Aimed at Effort to Reduce Over 34,000 Cancers Each Year in the U.S.
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AMGA Foundation and the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable have launched the HPV Vaccination Best Practices Learning Collaborative,. -
AMGA Calls for CMS to Waive Telehealth Restrictions; Commends Congress for Swift Action on Coronavirus
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AMGA recommended CMS immediately exercise its authority to allow providers to treat suspected COVID-19 cases on a telehealth basis. -
AMGA Statement on 2021 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice
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AMGA recommends CMS ensure the MA program provide reimbursement necessary to care for patients with end stage renal disease. -
St. Elizabeth Physicians Honored as 2020 Acclaim Award Recipient
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St. Elizabeth Physicians named AMGA 2020 Acclaim Award recipient. HealthPartners and Intermountain Medical Group were recognized as honorees. -
AMGA Statement on 2021 Advanced Medicare Rate Notice and Proposed Rule
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AMGA is closely reviewing the Medicare Advantage Advance Notice and related proposed rule and is pleased that the proposals offer additional flexibilities for plans and providers to work together to best address the needs of their patients, particularly those with chronic diseases. -
Congressional Action Needed to Realize Promise of Value-Based Care
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AMGA's letter to the 116th Congress outlining its public policy priorities for 2020. -
AMGA Announces 2020 Board and Executive Committee
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AMGA announces its 2020 Board of Directors and welcomes five new members. Appointments were effective January 1, 2020.
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