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Medicare physician payment reform is long overdue

Congress must fix an irrational Medicare physician payment model to ensure financial stability for practices and protect patient access.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Sept. 30, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on Medicare payment cuts

Tell Congress to stop Medicare payment cuts in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 30, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Physicians’ unified message to Congress: Reform Medicare pay now in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 30, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Big win for California patients: Optometry surgery bill defeated in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

Optometrists doing eye surgery? Radical bill vetoed on safety grounds

At physicians’ urging, California’s governor vetoed a dangerous measure that crystallized the safety threat posed when scope creep runs amok. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Patients, doctors sue to hold Cigna accountable for underpayments

Allegations include that the health insurer misled patients, underpaid physicians and undermined the patient-physician relationship. Learn more.

Judicial Advocacy
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5 Min Read

Physicians’ unified message to Congress: Reform Medicare pay now

More than 120 physician organizations tell Congress about the changes needed to protect access to care. A bipartisan House bill is a positive sign.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

How data drives value-based care and population health

Ochsner Health Chief Population Health Officer Phil Oravetz, MD, details how feeding data to practices at the point of care boosts value.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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20 Min Read

Telehealth coverage, Medicare payment and more with Jason Marino [Podcast]

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

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast