Jan. 24, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

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New congressional speakers announced: AMA National Advocacy Conference

The AMA National Advocacy Conference is just about two weeks away—Feb. 10-12 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. Register now.   

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New speakers just announced 

Don’t miss hearing from the following congressional speakers at this year’s conference: 

  • Rep. Herb Conaway, MD (D-NJ)
  • Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO)
  • Rep. Maxine Dexter, MD (D-OR)
  • Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)
  • Rep. Rich McCormick, MD (R-GA)
  • Rep. Robert Onder, MD, JD (R-MO) 

Who’s speaking at a special AMA Fix Medicare Now event on Capitol Hill  

This year, the AMA will also host a special event on Capitol Hill to bring even more attention to the Medicare physician payment crisis during the afternoon of Feb. 11 at the historic U.S. House Cannon Caucus Room. Scheduled speakers include:  

  • Rep. Ami Bera, MD (D-CA)
  • Rep. John Joyce, MD (R-PA)
  • Rep. Mike Kennedy, MD (R-UT)
  • Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD (R-IA)  
  • Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC)
  • Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
  • Rep. Raul Ruiz, MD (D-CA)
  • Rep. Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA) 

There is power in numbers: we need you at this year’s National Advocacy Conference more than ever. 

Register now

Additional meeting information

View the preliminary agenda (PDF) for more information. We are once again working with Soapbox to book Hill visits for all attendees (until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12), so please plan your travels accordingly. 

Please contact [email protected] with any questions. 

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