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Family docs seeking more members on AMA group with influence over Medicare pay

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Family medicine":

"… amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) on the relative values of medical procedures. Family medicine groups have long said their lack of representation on the RUC has led the …"