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White House AI plan could help boost transparency, oversight

Strong physician representation is needed to ensure that health AI is transparent and has the right oversight so it works for patients and doctors.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
AMA in Action: Clearing IMGs’ route to practice
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Advocacy in action: Clearing IMGs’ route to practice

International medical graduates (IMGs) play a critical role in U.S. health care. Learn how the AMA works to help IMGs meet the nation’s health needs.

International Med Ed
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Physicians will see Medicare payments rise in 2026

Provisions in MACRA and reconciliation package mean a rise after five years of cuts, but bigger fixes are needed to protect access to Medicare. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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CMS has questions on digital health tools. AMA has answers.

The AMA offers guidance to CMS on information blocking, patients’ access to records, fixing prior authorization and making digital health tools useful.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Congress revives bill to add 14,000 GME slots over seven years

The bill, which has bipartisan support, would help to address a residency-training funding cap that is driving the physician shortage.

GME Funding
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Inside payers' latest plans to streamline prior authorization

Cautious optimism is the watchword for physicians tired of seeing their patients’ care delayed. The AMA is fighting to fix prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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July 11, 2025: National Advocacy Update

A number of key issues need to be addressed in Senate Reconciliation package and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 11, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on budget reconciliation bill

Details on the budget reconciliation bill and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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July 11, 2025: State Advocacy Update

University of California-San Diego Health system's ongoing efforts to support physician well-being and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update