The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Government Affairs staff takes your concerns directly to Washington, where federal public policy issues affecting health care management are debated and decided. As your advocate, MGMA keeps you informed about the issues that matter most and serves as your voice in Washington.

	How are payers performing in your state? Participate in a quick poll and let us know.
	MGMA comments on the “Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule, and Other Part B Payment Policies for Calendar Year 2009”
	Listen to a Sept. 15 Imaging Economics interview with MGMA’s Robert Bennett about MGMA member response to PQRI
	MGMA Frequently Asked Questions on July 2008 Medicare claims processing issues
	Join MGMA’s nationwide campaign to reform Medicare Advantage
	MGMA advocacy efforts result in CMS rescinding incident-to billing rules  (MGMA Washington Connexion, June 2, 2008)

	Listen to a Sept. 15 Imaging Economics interview with MGMA’s Robert Bennett about MGMA member response to PQRI
	Join LEARN, MGMA's Legislative and Executive Advocacy Response Network
	NPI now mandatory on all claims - Report any payment problems to MGMA  (MGMA Washington Connexion, May 27, 2008)
	MGMA member testifies May 8 on recommended change to Medicare Advantage program (MGMA Washington Connexion, May 8, 2008)
	MGMA supports HHS in Consumer’s Checkbook case, warns against release of raw Medicare claims data
	As of April 1, Medicaid outpatient prescriptions must be written on tamper-resistant pads
	CMS update regarding 2008 Fee Schedule

	Government Affairs Staff
	Impact chart released for final 2008 Medicare physician fee schedule
	MGMA Policy Development Process
	View MGMA position papers
	Glossary of Public Policy Terms and Acronyms

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Contact the MGMA Government Affairs department via e-mail or by calling 877.ASK.MGMA (275.6462), ext. 1300.