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AMA takes on downcoding and will ask EHR vendors to help track it

Downcoding is on the rise and threatens practice sustainability and access to care. Learn how the AMA will strengthen its fight against downcoding.

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AMA strengthens opposition to payer downcoding practices

New policy expands advocacy and resources to help physicians challenge inaccurate insurer payments.

Press Releases
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Pearl of the week: Sometimes the best notes are the shortest

Learn how coding guidelines can reduce documentation burden.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Sept. 4, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Federation urges CMS to withdraw modifier 25 payment cut and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Physician looks out a window
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A 50% Medicare pay cut would put physician practices at risk

CMS should reject a proposed 50% Medicare payment cut for same-day E/M visits over the threat it poses to independent practices and patient access.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Sep 15, 2026 ·
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Common Pitfalls in Behavioral Health Billing and How To Fix Them

This AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy webinar provides guidance on avoiding common behavioral health billing and coding mistakes.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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June 18, 2026: State Advocacy Update

Illinois legislators pass Transparency in Downcoding Act, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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CPT® webinar series past events

Listen to and watch past webinars from CPT® to learn about the CPT code set, E/M updates, AI taxonomy, changes to the maternity care services codes, digital therapeutics and more. 

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CPT® Webinars
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April 17, 2026: State Advocacy Update

Organized medicine collaboration scores delay in harmful Modifier 25 policy, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update