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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
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
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4 Min Read

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
Physician signing a form
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3 Min Read

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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3 Min Read

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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3 Min Read

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
Elderly patient and physician
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11 Min Read

How an aging nation, COVID-19 stretch the doctor workforce thin

Action is needed soon to avert a doctor shortage fueled by an aging physician workforce and a U.S. population that is both growing and graying.

Sustainability
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2 Min Read

April 1, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on honoring Dr. Lorna Breen

How we can honor the legacy and memory of Dr. Lorna Breen and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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12 Min Read

April 1, 2022: National Advocacy Update

With BA.2 in view, no time to skimp on COVID-19 funding and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

April 1, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Advocacy tools on physician-led care and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update