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Sep 22, 2023 ·

Specialty and Service Society meeting agenda & resources

The 2023 Specialty and Service Society Interim Meeting will take place Nov. 5 via a virtual platform and Nov. 11-13 in person at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

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Finding congressional common ground to advance health issues

Promoting greater cooperation and consensus among lawmakers on health care problems will speed the results achieved.

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Aug 14, 2023 ·

Medicare payment reform: The fight to fix Medicare now with Bruce Scott, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about reforming Medicare payment what’s at stake.

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Aug 14, 2023 ·

Medicare payment reform: The fight to fix Medicare now with Bruce Scott, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about reforming Medicare payment what’s at stake.

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