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Here’s the top state issue keeping doctors up at night in 2024

Nearly 90% of survey respondents list scope of practice expansions as No. 1 priority. Learn how the AMA helped defeat over 100 such bills last year.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

What’s proper weighting for MIPS’ cost-performance category? 0%

The AMA outlines real-world examples of how Medicare Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures are wrongly penalizing physicians.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

In health care settings, keep “doctor” title for physicians

Professionals with doctorates in nursing practice have sued for the right to be called doctor. Find out why the AMA and others are fighting back.

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Judicial Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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New year, new hope: Momentum builds in Congress to cancel the cut

Nearly 200 members of Congress show bipartisan support for canceling all of 3.37% Medicare physician pay cut that took effect Jan. 1. Learn more.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Why organizations must prioritize physician well-being and how

 Discover how to create an environment where physicians can thrive and provide better, more compassionate care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Slashing prior authorization gets bipartisan support in Congress

GOLD CARD Act would help cut prior authorization red tape in Medicare Advantage. Learn more with the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Richard Burgess, MD.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

How telehealth’s future came into clearer view in 2023

This year gave physicians a better idea of how telehealth services will be used, paid for and regulated. Learn more with the AMA.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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From pharmacy to IT, Ochsner Health uses teamwork to beat burnout

The factors that impede physician well-being vary across settings. Learn how Ochsner Health’s leaders work with the AMA to customize fixes.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

74% of physicians work in practices that offer telehealth

That is up from 25% in 2018. Federal and state regulatory flexibilities are key to ensuring this vital mode of care remains accessible. Learn more.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians