Reforming MIPS: Key Legislative Developments and Healthcare Models
Explore the latest reforms in MIPS and legislative actions aimed at improving the healthcare system for physicians and Medicare patients. Stay informed on advocacy efforts!
AMA Advances U.S. Healthcare Policy to Reduce Physician Burden and Support Digital Health
Explore AMA's advocacy on Medicare prior authorization reform, FDA's TEMPO pilot for digital health, CMS policy challenges, and proposed HIPAA cybersecurity updates impacting U.S. healthcare providers.
CMS Launches AI-Driven Prior Authorization Pilot in Medicare, Raising Industry Concerns
CMS initiates the WISeR pilot program using AI for prior authorization in traditional Medicare, prompting debate on administrative burden, patient care impact, and cost savings.
AMA Supports CMS's ACCESS Model to Advance Tech-Enabled Chronic Care in Medicare
The AMA endorses CMS's ACCESS Model, promoting technology-enabled care for chronic conditions in Medicare patients, aiming to improve outcomes and modernize disease management.
AMA Advocates 7-Step Physician Strategy for Medicare Payment Reform
The AMA details a 7-step advocacy strategy for physicians to engage Congress and advance sustainable Medicare payment reforms amid ongoing payment challenges.
Bill Proposes Physician-Led Prior Authorization to Reduce Care Delays
The Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025 aims to ensure physicians make prior authorization decisions under Medicare, addressing care delays caused by non-medical reviews and insurer denials.