The Affordable Care Act: An Important First Step
There’s more work to be done. The AMA will continue to work with Congress and the Administration to ensure the best outcomes for patients and physicians. Three of our top goals are to:
Eliminate IPAB.
The AMA is fighting to eliminate the Independent Payment Advisory Board, which will impose arbitrary across-the-board cuts to physicians and other providers.
Replace SGR.
The AMA is fighting to replace the fatally flawed SGR formula with new payment systems that reward physicians for the value of care they provide.
Enact MLR.
The AMA is fighting to fix the broken medical liability system for patients and physicians by pushing Congress and states to enact reform.
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AMA Resources
What’s next for physicians and patients
Advocacy on ACA regulatory proposals
Other Related Links
Implications of the ACA ruling (from PWC - registration required)
Subscribe to Health System Reform Insight
Learn more about the ACA from HealthCareandYou.org
Payment Model Resources for Physicians
Join the Physicians' Grassroots Network
Overview of Major provisions relating to health insurance coverage
