The AMA is leading the charge to reform the Medicare payment system Medicare physician pay has declined 33% over the last 20 years. These declines are unsustainable and threaten patients’ access to physicians. Become a Member See our progress This is why we fight The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most—patients. Join Us Here are just a few of the ways we’re fighting for you and your patients Advocating to Congress The AMA is urging Congress to pass the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act (H.R. 879) which would prospectively cancel the 2.83% payment cut that went into effect on Jan. 1, while also providing a 2.0% payment update. Learn More Calling for an end to the cuts Hundreds of physicians rallied on Capitol Hill in support of Medicare physician payment reform legislation as part of the AMA National Advocacy Conference. Learn More Underscoring the need for reform Lisa Egbert, MD, speaker of the AMA House of Delegates, shares how the latest Medicare payment cut forced her to make the difficult decision to close her practice and what this means for her patients. Learn More Looking for more about our work reforming Medicare? Medicare physician pay has plummeted since 2001. Find out why. Why Medicare’s experts see need to tie physician pay to inflation National Advocacy Conference Reforming Medicare is not a quick fix. It requires a bold, substantial approach. Join the AMA Today See Member Benefits
