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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

Access to Care
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Proposals on Medicaid, CHIP, ACA coverage raise deep concerns

Sweeping changes in House budget-reconciliation bill could hinder Americans’ ability to get timely care and drive up overall health care costs.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Bill introduced to allow physician-owned hospitals in rural areas

Removing restrictions on physician hospital ownership will promote health care competition and create access in rural and remote areas.

Population Health
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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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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for May 9, 2025: Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala
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Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the journey of brain tumor diagnosis of AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD.

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Leadership
AMA Update
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Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the journey of brain tumor diagnosis of AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
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Stick up for mental health parity rules in court

The Trump administration should defend lifesaving coverage parity rules against lawsuit brought by an employer trade group.

Federal Advocacy
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May 2, 2025: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports Marketplace integrity efforts while asking administration to reconsider proposals anticipated to reduce coverage and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Fixing prior auth: Clear up what’s required and when

Payers often leave patients and physicians in the dark on key aspects of prior authorization. Learn how the AMA is fighting to require transparency.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians