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Nov. 1, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Crucial legislation would improve maternal health outcomes and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Nov. 1, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Healthy physicians are the backbone of a healthy system and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Time to crack down on ERISA plans’ use of prior authorization

The AMA has advanced prior auth fixes at the state and federal levels, but employer-sponsored ERISA plans have escaped scrutiny. That must change.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Bipartisan bill would stabilize Medicare physician pay for 2025

Following AMA advocacy, House members introduce measure to give physicians a positive Medicare payment update of 4.7% for next year. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Fixing IV fluid shortage only a start in addressing drug supply

Helene-related IV fluid shortages are widespread. The AMA pulls together resources and outlines steps to resolve an urgent public health crisis.

Behavioral Health
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Changes support well-being for over 1 million doctors and nurses

For years, physicians and other health professionals have shied away from care, fearing career ramifications in licensure, credentialing and more. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Oct. 18, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Prior authorization bill earns cosponsorship milestone in House and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Oct. 18, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Registration open: 2025 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Bipartisan call for Medicare payment reform paves path for action

Congress must act now to reform a flawed and outdated Medicare physician payment system that jeopardizes patient access to care.

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