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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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How the AMA fights for patients, doctors on prior authorization

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CMMI answers your questions on the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model

Learn more about the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model, a new CMS payment model starting Jan. 1, 2026.

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Fixing MIPS offers the Trump administration a chance to deliver on its agenda to remove regulatory roadblocks.

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Government shutdown: What physicians need to know and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Annual Medicare open enrollment for 2026 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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AMA urges CMS officials to look at the data and work with physicians to meet shared goals and improve access to care.

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