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5 Min Read

7 tips for physicians to engage Congress during August recess

Physicians can leverage public meetings, site visits and more to educate lawmakers, experts say. One key: Be “politely persistent.” 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Unchecked power in PBM industry puts patients at risk of harm

The combination of low competition among pharmacy benefit managers and high vertical integration with insurers poses significant risk for patients.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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2 Min Read

Aug. 1, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on pharmacy benefit managers under scrutiny

Pharmacy Benefit Managers under scrutiny and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 1, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Tell Congress to pass long-term physician payment reform and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 1, 2025: National Advocacy Update

No Surprises Act Enforcement Act introduced with AMA support and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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2 Min Read

Aug. 1, 2025: State Advocacy Update

AMA and ASCO release white and brown bagging issue brief and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Hands off the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, says AMA

Amid reports that all 16 task force members will be removed, the AMA weighs in to protect the USPSTF and its evidence-based process.

Federal Advocacy
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5 Min Read

Shift to value-based care will stumble without help from Congress

Lawmakers must reestablish financial incentives that helped spread APMs to a majority of traditional Medicare patients. 

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

July 25, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Proposed 2026 Medicare physician payment rule would redistribute pay across specialties and practice types and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update