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April 7, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization in Medicare Advantage

CMS final rule moves to right-size prior authorization in Medicare Advantage and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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April 7, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Long-sought Medicare payment proposal introduced and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA praises CMS for prior authorization reforms in Medicare Advantage

New final rule includes provisions toward right-sizing the prior authorization process imposed by Medicare Advantage plans

Press Releases
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Congress taking first step in Medicare reform journey

The AMA today welcomed a legislative effort that could put Congress on the path to finally reforming the outdated Medicare payment system.

Press Releases
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10 Min Read

Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest update for Medicare physician payments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
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10 Min Read

Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments with Todd Askew [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest update for Medicare physician payments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update Podcast
Mother holding and kissing smiling baby
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5 Min Read

This pediatrician speaks up for Mississippi moms, infants

Hattiesburg Clinic’s Anita Henderson, MD, the MSMA, and many others spent years pushing to expand Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum. Now it is law.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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2 Min Read

Medicare report diagnoses tough times ahead unless Congress acts

Another government report today echoed what AMA and others have been saying: The Medicare payment system has not kept up with the cost of practicing medicine.

Press Releases
Woman and child patients, both wearing masks, waiting to be seen by doctor.
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4 Min Read

Prioritize health coverage continuity as pandemic emergency ends

Uninsured patients live sicker and die younger, and their ranks are set to grow by up to 14 million if states don’t act now to keep people covered.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints