Doctors in hospital operating room
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For AMA’s president, the fight for doctors is personal

Failures to fix Medicare pay, prior authorization are hurting doctors and patients. AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, sees it in his own practice.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Now is the time for Cigna to commit to a broader set of reforms

AMA response to Cigna’s service improvement plan.

Press Releases
Multi-generation family visiting happy man in hospital bed
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6 Min Read

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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AMA statement on UnitedHealth vow to ease prior authorization

It’s good news that UnitedHealth Group is finally looking for ways to simplify and accelerate their prior authorization process.

Press Releases
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11 Min Read

2025 AMA advocacy priorities: Medicare payment, prior authorization, physician burnout and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the pressing issues facing physicians with AMA President Bruce Scott, MD.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Jan. 13, 2025: 2025 AMA advocacy priorities: Medicare payment, prior authorization, physician burnout and more (index only)
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11 Min Read

2025 AMA advocacy priorities: Medicare payment, prior authorization, physician burnout and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the pressing issues facing physicians with AMA President Bruce Scott, MD.

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Leadership
AMA Update
AMA Update for Jan. 10, 2025: AMA advocacy efforts for 2025: Fixing Medicare now, prior authorization reform and more
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10 Min Read

AMA advocacy efforts for 2025: Fixing Medicare now, prior authorization reform and more

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
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10 Min Read

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
Advocacy Insights webinar logo
Jan 29, 2025 ·
49 Min Read

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: AMA advocacy priorities with a new administration and Congress

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn how AMA advocacy is positioned to effect change on the key issues facing patients and physicians with a new administration and new Congress.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series