AMGA | Strategic Alliance Partnership

The American Medical Association (AMA) is continuing to urge Congress to stop the impending 3.4% cut to physicians, and other organizations also weigh in on the pros and cons of the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Physicians and health care groups have lined up to support the Value in Health Care Act, which could create new incentives to adopt value-based care.

AMGA recommended that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalize a number of its proposed policies for the Medicare Advantage program.

Thirteen national health stakeholder groups today declared their support for a newly introduced bipartisan House bill that will accelerate Medicare’s move to value-based payment by boosting accountable care organizations and other alternative payment models.

The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) today recommended that CMS reverse its decision to forgo the 2021 application cycle for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and maintain the progression through levels of risk in the program.

AMGA appreciates Congress’ efforts during this critical situation and will continue to work with key House and Senate leaders to ensure the federal response to COVID-19 is informed by the experience and recommendations of our members, who are responsible for the care of one in three Americans.

In comments on the CY 2021 Advance Notice, AMGA noted its concerns with the methodology for setting payment rates for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD), who as of 2021 will have the option of enrolling in MA.

AMGA’s Acclaim Award honors healthcare delivery organizations that are bringing their organization closer to the ideal medical group and health system by measurably improving the quality and value of care, improving patient experience and outcomes, continuously learning and innovating, and improving population health.