Marilyn J. Heine, MD
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Why physician advocacy at all levels will be key in 2021

There is a growing overlap between state and federal policymaking. Learn how AMA advocacy teams are prepared to tackle issues in either venue.

State Advocacy
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Jan. 15, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on why physician advocacy at all levels will be key in 2021

There is a growing overlap between state and federal policymaking. Learn how AMA advocacy teams are prepared to tackle issues in either venue.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

COVID-19 has made it worse for already struggling private practices

Private physician practices continue to face challenges driven by administrative burdens. Here is what needs to be done to improve practice sustainability.

Private Practices
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4 Min Read

Look for fast fixes to cut “stupid stuff” that burdens doctors

Ask physicians to detail the administrative burdens that interfere with care, hurt well-being. Sometimes the fix can be as simple as “just do it.”

Sustainability
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6 practices to support organizational resiliency and physician well-being

How health systems can create a better work environment that aligns its leadership structures, policies and actions with evidence-based best practices.

Physician Health
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13 Min Read

Changes to Medicare’s 2021 Physician Payment Fee Schedule

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the changes to the 2021 Medicare Physician Payment Fee Schedule and what it means for physicians.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
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How to celebrate progress on cutting doctors’ clerical burdens

Physicians and others are more willing to point out sources of practice inefficiency when they see proof that change is possible. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
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With 2 new patients a day, medical scribes are profitable in one year

For all medical specialties using scribes, study finds greater productivity that allowed physicians to see more patients and offset the scribe program’s costs.

Sustainability
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2021 Medicare pay schedule eases physicians’ documentation burdens

But the final CMS rule also includes painful cuts for many medical specialties that will hurt all Medicare patients, including those seeking COVID-19 care.

Medicare & Medicaid