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AMA: Patients and physicians grateful for Congress fending off Medicare cuts

Senate action gives Congress time to work on reforms to address the flaws in the Medicare payment system.

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Surprise billing rule provision jeopardizes patient access to care

Biden administration plan to implement No Surprises Act runs contrary to the intent of new statute, say doctors, hospitals and many members of Congress.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA urges Congress to avert devastating Medicare cuts

This agreement would postpone substantial reductions in Medicare payments for physician services and provide time to identify system reforms.

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Doctor participation in ACOs, medical homes grows amid pandemic

Learn how trends in doctor participation in ACOs, medical homes and alternative payment methods differ by practice ownership and physician specialty.

Payment & Delivery Models
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13.9 billion ways COVID-19 has affected Medicare spending

Spending on services listed in 2020 Medicare physician payment schedule was $13.9 billion lower than expected, says a new AMA report.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Medicare spending on physician services declined $13.9 billion in 2020

New AMA report documents unprecedented changes in Medicare spending during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 financial impact on physician practices

Learn about the economic impact of COVID-19 on physician practices with the COVID-19 Physician practice financial impact survey results.

Sustainability
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Congress fails patients and physicians on Medicare cuts

We urge congressional leadership to prioritize continued access to care for Medicare patients by taking urgent steps to stop these Medicare cuts.

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Physician leaders, patient access drive Privia Health’s ACO success

Physician leadership and access to care—in person, virtually or at home—are keys to Privia Health’s successful accountable care organizations.

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