2023 National Advocacy Conference
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Amid political divisions, physicians unify to protect patients

Doctors gather in the nation’s capital to press for fixes to Medicare payment, prior authorization and other priorities. Learn more with the AMA.

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

CMS takes big steps to fix prior authorization in Medicare Advantage

Learn why physicians are backing proposals on prior authorization from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA honors former Texas Congressman with Government Service Award

Rep. Brady is one of six honorees chosen this year to receive the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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14 Min Read

Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician advocacy.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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14 Min Read

Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician advocacy.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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3 Min Read

Medical societies unite in support prior authorization reforms

CMS urged to finalize proposed policy and rein-in Medicare Advantage plans with guardrails against excessive and unnecessary hurdles to necessary patient care.

Press Releases
Physician using a calculator
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4 Min Read

Here’s how physicians can sway leadership to axe unnecessary tasks

An AMA playbook helps physicians present changes aimed at reducing burnout in a way leaders understand and provides tools to put numbers behind those asks.

Physician Health
U.S. Capitol after a snowstorm
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4 Min Read

In divided Congress, it’s full steam ahead for physician advocacy

It will be a contentious two years on Capitol Hill, but AMA experts see room to push physicians’ bipartisan agenda on Medicare pay reform and more.

Federal Advocacy
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3 Min Read

Health systems plagued by payer-takeback schemes, 110,000 denials

The payer-driven schemes are costing physicians and hospitals $1.6 billion a month. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians