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Put a stop to “Groundhog Day” games on Medicare physician pay

Dec 13, 2022 ·

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National advocacy priorities and wins

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No Surprises Act final rule still gives insurers unfair advantage

Dec 7, 2022 ·

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Medicare physician pay cuts underscore need to fix broken system

Dec 20, 2022 ·

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Prior Authorization

Mar 17, 2023 ·

How doctors shaped prior-auth reforms in Medicare Advantage

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure says physicians’ stories of prior-authorization care delays helped prompt policy fixes. Learn more.

Medicare & Medicaid

Mar 16, 2023 ·

Current Medicare payment system on unsustainable path: Contact Congress

The Medicare payment system is on an unsustainable path. Find materials to contact members of Congress to let them know the Medicare physician payment system needs reform.

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Medicare & Medicaid

Mar 16, 2023 ·

Medicare physician pay must track inflation—every year

MedPAC recommendation is a good start, but more action is needed to protect older Americans’ access to high-quality care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Mar 15, 2023 ·

AMA commends MedPAC for move to recognize costs of practicing medicine

Physician organizations join together to urge Congress to pass legislation providing for an annual inflation-based payment update.

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Mar 14, 2023 ·

AMA to court: Don’t overturn FDA approval of mifepristone

Federal lawsuit over drug used in medication abortion is driven by ideology, not science. A hearing in the case is being held Wednesday.

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