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Council on Medical Service reports

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U.S. Capitol
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Momentum builds on Capitol Hill to strengthen Medicare

AMA-backed bill targets budget rules that trigger across-the-board physician payment cuts and threaten access to care. CMS eases Medicare claims process.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Changes to Medicaid, the ACA and other key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Stay up to date on OBBBA implementation and related federal rulemaking with resources from the AMA.

Federal Advocacy
AMA Advocacy Impact Report: June 2026 cover (Index)
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AMA Advocacy Impact Report

Learn how the AMA is leading national initiatives to build a health system that is more effective, sustainable and centered on patients. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

Access to Care
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May 22, 2026: National Advocacy Update

AMA-supported budget neutrality reform bill unanimously passes Ways and Means, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA on Ways and Means unanimously endorsing budget neutrality reform

The AMA applauded the House Ways and Means Committee for endorsing reform to budget neutrality requirements.

Press Releases
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AMA urges action on Medicare payment reform at House hearing

The AMA is reiterating calls for Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to stabilize Medicare physician payment. 

Press Releases
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May 15, 2026: State Advocacy Update

Nebraska launches Medicaid work requirements ahead of federal deadline, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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May 8, 2026: National Advocacy Update

AMA-driven bipartisan legislation to overhaul MIPS introduced in the House of Representatives, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update