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July 26, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on congressional action on Medicare physician payment

125+ medical associations push for congressional action on Medicare physician payment and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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July 26, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

New: AMA summary of 2025 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule proposed rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 26, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA-led coalition voices unified opposition to pharmacist scope of practice expansion and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Texas rejects whopping 140 scope of practice bills

AMA’s help was “key” to Texas Medical Association’s success in fighting scope creep, says Beaumont anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Protecting physicians from retaliation for speaking out

An AMA model state legislative template can help states shield physicians working as independent contractors. Arizona has already taken action.

Physician Health
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Medicare physician payment reform has never been more urgent

CMS’ latest round of proposed Medicare payment cuts underscores why physicians demand reform. Stopgap measures and quick fixes won’t work.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
AMA Update for July 15, 2024: Health insurance denials, delayed care and medication access: How prior authorization hurts patients (index only)
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Health insurance denials, delayed care and medication access: How prior authorization hurts patients

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what hurts patients when it comes to prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update
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Health insurance denials, delayed care and medication access: How prior authorization hurts patients [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what hurts patients when it comes to prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Update Podcast
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Physicians need timely MIPS data to advance value-based care

Sharing Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) data with doctors is a must-fix when it comes to Medicare physician payment reform.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians