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Yet again, MedPAC acknowledges need to strengthen Medicare payments

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission voted today to address inadequate payment for Medicare physician services under current law.

Press Releases
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Court voids rule letting optometrists do eyelid surgery

A West Virginia court determined the state’s optometry board overstepped its bounds. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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1 in 3 NPs and PAs switch specialties at least once in career

New AMA survey finds that when nurse practitioners and physician assistants switch up, they often do so without formal training in the specialty.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA survey spotlights top priorities, challenges in 2026 state health policy

Announces new AMA grant program to deliver impact in state advocacy efforts.

Press Releases
Profiles positioned as data points across a map of the U.S.
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What tops the state advocacy agenda for doctors in 2026

Scope creep is still on physicians’ radar, says new AMA survey. New trends on Medicaid, health AI and medical licensure also gain ground.

State Advocacy
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FAQs: CPT® PLA transition to CPT Smart App

Find answers to questions about the transition of the PLA code change application process from the PLA Platform to the CPT® Smart App.

CPT®
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Category III Codes

Download PDFs to learn about the latest changes for CPT Category III Codes for emerging technologies, services and procedures.

CPT®
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Pearl of the Week: Turn financial insight into impact

Learn why understanding finances is key to securing the resources your patients and team need.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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CMS launches modernized physician ACO model

The new model design could help small, rural and specialist physician practices take part in ACOs and improve care for patients with complex needs.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians