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Why Medicare pay reform is the AMA’s top advocacy priority

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As an association of engaged physicians who have trusted connections to millions of patients, the AMA is a leading voice that informs, guides and generates support for policies that advance meaningful initiatives—ones that address the concerns most relevant to all patients and physicians.

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Bruce A. Scott, MD, at the Politico Health Care Summit 2025

Why fix Medicare now? There are 66 million reasons

May 1, 2025 | 5 Min Read

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National advocacy priorities and wins

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Ways to get involved with AMA advocacy

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Advocacy Update

May 16, 2025 ·

May 16, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Bill introduced in Senate to reverse Medicare physician payment cuts and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

May 16, 2025 ·

May 16, 2025: National Advocacy Update

CMS opens 2025 MIPS exception/hardship application, now allows for exemption from cost category and administrative claims measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Medicare & Medicaid

May 15, 2025 ·

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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Medical Residency Personal Finance

May 15, 2025 ·

Bill would freeze student-loan interest during residency

Proposed legislation, backed by the AMA, offers interest-free student-loan deferment during residency, aiming to reduce debt and increase career flexibility.

Physician Health

May 15, 2025 ·

Measuring and addressing physician burnout

Research shows that large-scale change is needed to address the ongoing physician burnout crisis. Learn more about the AMA's efforts.

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