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May 16, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Bill introduced in Senate to reverse Medicare physician payment cuts and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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May 16, 2025: National Advocacy Update

CMS opens 2025 MIPS exception/hardship application, now allows for exemption from cost category and administrative claims measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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May 16, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Arizona Medical Association achieves wellness victory and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Budget bill ties Medicare physician payment update to 75% of MEI

AMA welcomes effort to address decades of falling payment while detailing how proposed Medicaid changes will lead to coverage interruptions.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Bill would freeze student-loan interest during residency

Proposed legislation, backed by the AMA, offers interest-free student-loan deferment during residency, aiming to reduce debt and increase career flexibility.

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Resident Advocacy
Thriving in Residency
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Prior authorization bill would require true peers make decisions

A bipartisan bill backed by the AMA would help Medicare patients avoid unnecessary care delays by requiring appropriate specialty physicians to review. 

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Measuring and addressing physician burnout

Research shows that large-scale change is needed to address the ongoing physician burnout crisis. Learn more about the AMA's efforts.

Physician Health
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“Volume” of bills is 2025’s biggest scope of practice trend

The AMA fights for physician-led teams by harnessing the best evidence and collaborating with state medical and national specialty associations.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Stick up for mental health parity rules in court

The Trump administration should defend lifesaving coverage parity rules against lawsuit brought by an employer trade group.

Federal Advocacy