Clear Search
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AMA agrees with recommendations from investigation of Medicare Advantage plans

More oversite of authorization controls is needed.

Press Releases
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Projected physician shortage requires multi-faceted approach

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with AMA Chief Academic Officer Sanjay Desai, MD, on how and why we need to address a projected physician shortage.

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Sustainability
Moving Medicine Video Update
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10 Min Read

Provider relief funding reporting, maternal health care & more with Todd Askew

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew about advocacy issues that matter to physicians.

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Federal Advocacy
Moving Medicine Video Update
Red tape
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Why D.C. Council should act now to fix prior authorization

Prior authorization is bad for patients and physicians. The AMA is fighting in the D.C. Council, and Congress, to fix this obstacle to patient care.

Prior Authorization
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
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Becerra sees need to end Medicare physician pay “cliffs”

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra says he doesn’t want health professionals to leave medicine based on pay uncertainties. Learn more.

Medicare & Medicaid
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10 Min Read

Why physician-led care teams are key to battling doctor shortage

All patients, regardless of ZIP code, deserve care led by a physician. Learn why independent practice for nonphysicians won’t fix the doctor shortage.

Scope of Practice
Physician signing a form
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How doctors can use No Surprises Act to resolve billing disputes

The AMA’s fighting for a fair process to resolve out-of-network payment disputes with insurers. A new guide walks doctors through it step by step.

Access to Care
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April 15, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on PRF requests for late reporting

Reminder: Provider Relief Fund requests for late reporting due by April 22 and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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April 15, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Minnesota Legislature considers bills to help patients with pain and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update