American Medical Group Association (AMGA)

AMGA’s new Quality and Innovation Collective (QuIC) on Maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Preparedness aims to improve care of infants at risk for RSV by maternal RSV vaccination and to raise awareness of the burden of RSV disease. AMGA’s Maternal RSV QuIC utilizes interactive workshops with quality improvement tools and qualitative methodology to engage AMGA member organizations in thoughtful discussions to collect insights and share best practices on creating and implementing successful immunization rollout strategies at their organizations. 10 healthcare organizations were selected to participate in the QuIC: Advocate Aurora Health, The Everett Clinic, Inova Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Northwell Health, Olmsted Medical Center, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Shannon Health System, Valley Health System, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Thank you to Pfizer for sponsoring this QuIC.

AMGA’s Dr. Jerry Penso helps to clarify Value-based Care for Association Now readers. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/KfHS50SFfHp

We’re excited to announce we’ve hit the halfway point of the Healthier Tomorrow Challenge! Whether you've been walking, running, swimming, biking, or even turning everyday chores like gardening and laundry into exercise, every mile counts toward our shared goal. Your commitment shows support for the 7 out of 10 people burdened with chronic diseases, and we couldn't be more grateful. To learn more about supporting the AMGA Foundation, visit https://ow.ly/eAwk50SEMY9

Increasing HPV vaccination coverage can help you meet quality metrics and trigger incentives. AMGA is recruiting healthcare systems for a trial on standing orders to increase pediatric HPV vaccine uptake. This trial includes an evidence-based training on making effective HPV vaccine recommendations.

Corewell Health, the recipient of the 2024 AMGA Acclaim Award, embarked on a transformative journey toward value-based care, beginning with a comprehensive reevaluation of primary care. In the latest issue of #GPJ, learn how Corewell’s strategic overhaul was driven by a commitment to achieving the Quadruple Aim and advancing the crucial goal of health equity. https://lnkd.in/eqvtZdFT

Join us this September for AMGA Consulting's Annual Compensation & Operations Improvement Meeting in Las Vegas! During the conference, attendees will gain insights into the most current market trends around provider compensation, external market forces, and practice organizations - all while hearing from peer organizations across the country. Expand your line of sight this September. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ev5GQc9W

In AMGA’s newly released 2024 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey, medical groups and healthcare organizations report an increase in compensation of 3.6% for primary care specialties, 5.1% for medical specialties, 5.5% for surgical specialties, and 5.8% for radiology, anesthesiology and pathology specialties in 2023. Read more: https://ow.ly/cI7B50SAjE7

AMGA called on Congress to prevent pending cuts to the Medicare conversion factor, which will hinder the ability of multispecialty medical groups and integrated systems of care to provide high-quality care to their patients. As detailed in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed 2025 Physician Fee Schedule rule, the conversion factor will be reduced from $33.29 to $32.36 for 2025, a 2.8 percent decrease. Read the full release: https://ow.ly/sQeX50SzOqj

Having a voice in Washington, D.C., means getting to know your elected officials. Which is exactly what Scott Hines, MD, of Crystal Run Healthcare emphasized with the AMGA Live crew at #AC24. AMGA’s District Advocacy Program (DAP) is an opportunity to engage with members of Congress and their staffs. AMGA public policy staff provides all the scheduling, materials, and follow-ups with Congressional offices, so that you can deliver your message on priority healthcare issues and reinforce AMGA’s activities in Washington. To learn how you can get involved with DAP, visit https://lnkd.in/euFb6GQC.

Clinical artificial intelligence (AI) can play a pivotal role in rectifying the imbalance between improving quality, cost, and patient outcomes and improving provider well-being. In the latest issue of #GroupPracticeJournal, learn from Lightbeam Health Solutions experts how leveraging AI can create a positive interactive experience for clinicians.    https://lnkd.in/eZ6CcQc4