An AMA membership means you are...

  • Working to extinguish physician burnout
  • Leading the charge on Medicare payment reform
  • Tackling the overused prior authorization process
  • Supporting physician-led team-based care
  • #FightingForDocs
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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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Membership Moves Medicine™

  • Free access to JAMA Network™ and CME
  • Save hundreds on insurance
  • Fight for physicians and patient rights
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April 19, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA leads effort calling on CMS to reverse CEHRT utilization changes for ACO/APM participants and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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April 19, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Congressional health care hearings on at-home care, telehealth, and Medicare payments prompt AMA written responses and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

Federal Advocacy

It’s time to rebuild

The AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians renews our commitment to physicians so patients can receive the high-quality care they deserve. 

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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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April 5, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Reminder: MIPS EUC hardship applications due April 15 and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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April 5, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA continues physician-focused advocacy initiatives to address Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Why Medicare’s experts see need to tie physician pay to inflation

MedPAC acknowledges Medicare physician pay problems, but its recommendations do not go far enough. Learn more with the AMA.

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AMA in the News: March 2024

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

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