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  • Working to extinguish physician burnout
  • Leading the charge on Medicare payment reform
  • Tackling the overused prior authorization process
  • Supporting physician-led team-based care
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The only cure for Medicare payment mess is wholesale reform

Congress again has failed to stop Medicare physician pay cuts. Comprehensive, long-term changes that protect patients’ access to care are long overdue.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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March 8, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Congress on verge of passing Medicare physician payment legislation and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA: Patients, physicians continue to endure Medicare cuts

The AMA expressed disappointment today that the spending bill includes Medicare cuts.

Press Releases
United States Capitol, Washington, DC
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Latest Medicare physician pay cut shows desperate need for overhaul

Half of this year’s 3.37% pay cut is allowed to stand after partial relief in budget deal. The AMA will relentlessly lead the charge for systemic reform.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
AMA in Action: Reforming Medicare payment
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Advocacy in action: Leading the charge to reform Medicare pay

The current system is unsustainable, threatening patients’ access to doctors. Learn how the AMA is blocking pay cuts and building long-term solutions.

Medicare & Medicaid
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As cyberattack jeopardizes physician practices, AMA demands action

Unprecedented disruptions in wake of Change Healthcare cyber-takedown demand immediate attention.

Press Releases
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AMA in the News: February 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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AMA welcomes bipartisan letter to fend off Medicare cuts

AMA hopes letter’s promise becomes reality in the next few weeks.

Press Releases
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Feb. 23, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2024 National Advocacy Conference 

Highlights from the 2024 AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update