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Jan. 24, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Highlights from the 2025 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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With Medicare cut after cut, even big medical groups at risk

From Washington to Florida, ob-gyn and physician executive health care leader Nariman Heshmati, MD, sees the financial strains to stay in the black. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
AMA in Action: Supporting telehealth
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Advocacy in action: Supporting telehealth

Download issue brief, report and model legislation PDFs. Telehealth is a vital way to deliver high-quality care. The AMA is fighting to permanently remove restrictions on telehealth coverage and payment. 

Digital
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New Congress can create lasting legacy of health reform

The new Congress should streamline prior authorization, reform Medicare and extend telehealth flexibilities—issues that enjoy bipartisan support.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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YPS Members and News Highlights-January 2025

Incorporating patient-centered values in the new year, and the upcoming National Advocacy Conference, Feb. 10-12, in Washington, D.C.

Young Physicians
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MSS Members and News Highlights-January 2025

Registration is open for the Physicians of the Future Summit and Medical School Advocacy Conference, standing committee spotlight on MIC, and advocacy updates. 

Medical Students
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Big Medicare pay fixes are needed to save this solo practice

Internist Jason Goldman, MD, brings a personal touch to care, but isn’t sure how long that can survive under a broken Medicare payment system.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Jan. 10, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Congress allows Medicare cuts for physicians starting Jan. 1 and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA advocacy efforts for 2025: Fixing Medicare now, prior authorization reform and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AMA's advocacy efforts for 2025.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast