U.S. Capitol
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9 Min Read

House budget: Hope on Medicare pay, but big concerns on Medicaid

AMA strongly backs move tying physician payment to 75% of MEI, but Medicaid provisions have considerable negative impact for vulnerable patients.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA statement on House passing reconciliation bill

AMA comments on proposed changes to Medicare, Medicaid and student loans.

Press Releases
Pair of hands holding another pair of hands
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Budget bill ties Medicare physician payment update to 75% of MEI

AMA welcomes effort to address decades of falling payment while detailing how proposed Medicaid changes will lead to coverage interruptions.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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10 Min Read

AMA advocacy efforts for 2025: Fixing Medicare now, prior authorization reform and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA's advocacy efforts for 2025.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Jan. 10, 2025: AMA advocacy efforts for 2025: Fixing Medicare now, prior authorization reform and more
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10 Min Read

AMA advocacy efforts for 2025: Fixing Medicare now, prior authorization reform and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA's advocacy efforts for 2025.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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8 Min Read

Nov. 1, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Crucial legislation would improve maternal health outcomes and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 Min Read

AMA vision on health care reform

Download the vision statement PDF on the AMA's commitment to improving health insurance coverage and health care access.

Access to Care
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4 Min Read

AMA adopts new policies to expand health care coverage

The AMA House of Delegates approved policies aimed at expanding health care coverage for Medicare and Medicaid patients.

Press Releases
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14 Min Read

May 3, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA welcomes two rules with historic implications for Medicaid and CHIP patient access and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update