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Congress to CMS: Finalize plans to streamline prior authorization

Bipartisan congressional majority presses CMS to implement proposed changes within Medicare Advantage and go further to fix prior authorization.    

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
Peter A. Schwartz, MD
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4 ways the AMA fights for patients and physicians in court

In recent legal battles, the AMA Litigation Center has provided an expert witness, filed amicus briefs, financed a lawsuit and served as a plaintiff.

Judicial Advocacy
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Scope of practice mid-year update: Victories, trends and more with Kimberly Horvath, JD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the scope of practice mid-year update.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update
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Scope of practice mid-year update: Victories, trends and more with Kimberly Horvath, JD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the scope of practice mid-year update.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Update Podcast
Michaela Sternstein
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To advance AMA Recovery Plan, physicians’ voices are essential

To fix Medicare physician payment and achieve other key goals, doctors must be bold in sharing their stories and asking lawmakers for help.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Proposed 3.36% Medicare pay cut shows why overhaul is badly needed

The cost of practicing medicine will rise 4.5%, yet physician pay is set to fall. The AMA is building momentum in Congress to fix Medicare now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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July 14, 2023: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Encourage your representative to sign “Dear Colleague” letter supporting Medicare payment reform and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 14, 2023: National Advocacy Update

 Concerns over CMS increasing prior authorization requirements and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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In ruling’s wake, diversifying medicine requires upstream efforts

Inequitable pathways to careers in medicine start before kindergarten. Learn more with two physicians leading the AMA’s work on medical education.

Medical School Diversity