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13.9 billion ways COVID-19 has affected Medicare spending

Spending on services listed in 2020 Medicare physician payment schedule was $13.9 billion lower than expected, says a new AMA report.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Dec. 3, 2021: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges nation’s naloxone manufactures to make product OTC and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 3, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports strengthening DACA and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Dec 3, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on No Surprises Act regulation

AMA is expected to file comments on No Surprises Act regulation. Learn more in this Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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AMA welcomes Administration’s COVID-19 plan

Biden Administration's plan will help expand COVID-19 testing and vaccinations amid evolving pandemic and confirmed cases of the Omicron variant.

Press Releases
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COVID-19 financial impact on physician practices

Learn about the economic impact of COVID-19 on physician practices with the COVID-19 Physician practice financial impact survey results.

Sustainability
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Congress fails patients and physicians on Medicare cuts

We urge congressional leadership to prioritize continued access to care for Medicare patients by taking urgent steps to stop these Medicare cuts.

Press Releases
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FTC warns health apps to comply with health data-breach rules

The AMA has pushed for better protection of patients’ data in health apps. Learn how this federal regulatory action moves in that direction.

Digital
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Answer 4 key questions to jumpstart your health care advocacy

For medical students looking to make an impact for patients, these are the questions they must ask to make their grassroots campaigning a success.

Med Student Advocacy