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4 Min Read

Ob-gyn can keep $205,000 in Medicaid pay that state tried to recoup

Extensively quoting an AMA-Hawaii Medical Association brief, state’s top court rules higher Medicaid primary care rate doesn’t hinge on specialty.

Judicial Advocacy
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9 Min Read

Jan. 13, 2023: National Advocacy Update

One month until AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA commends MedPAC for recognizing costs of practicing medicine

The AMA commends the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) for recognizing that physician pay has not kept up with the cost of practicing medicine.

Press Releases
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5 Min Read

Quality data is key to addressing social determinants of health

Social determinants of health (SDOH) drive 80% of patient outcomes. Learn how the AMA is working to make sure SDOH data is clinically meaningful.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

Big provisions in $1.7 trillion omnibus: What doctors should know

End-of-year spending package didn’t stop all the Medicare pay cuts, but did include some important changes that will help patients and physicians.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Training up private practice staff fast to help fill MA needs

Learn about an XPRIZE finalist that is taking a new approach to “rapid reskilling” that could help understaffed physician private practices.

Private Practices
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5 Min Read

How the AMA will stand up for patients, physicians in 2023

The tripledemic, soaring burnout and Medicare pay cuts all mean physicians need a forceful ally on their side. Learn how the AMA will be there.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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12 Min Read

Advocating for Medicare physician payment reform with Todd Askew [Podcast]

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

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update Podcast
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12 Min Read

Advocating for Medicare physician payment reform with Todd Askew

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

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update