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7 Min Read

Evaluating a prospective physician employer

Take the stress and uncertainty out of job seeking. Get expert tips on how to do your homework on prospective employers.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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4 Min Read

In contracting, private practices can find strength in numbers

Learn how your practice can more effectively negotiate by forming or joining a physician organization, also called an independent physician association.

Private Practices
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4 Min Read

Senators sound alarm on need to stop Medicare physician pay cuts

46 senators call on Senate leaders for bipartisan work to protect access to care. Learn how the AMA is leading the charge to reform Medicare pay.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

AMA: Fee schedule reminds Congress that cuts threaten patient access

Medicare payment schedule released today puts Congress on notice that a nearly 4.5% reduction in payment rates is reality unless lawmakers act before Jan. 1.

Press Releases
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Oct. 28, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on webinar for AMA grassroots updates

Register for next week’s webinar: AMA grassroots update on Medicare and prior authorization in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

Feds shouldn’t reap rewards for illegal prior-auth restrictions

Imposing financial penalties for hep C drugs dispensed when Virginia’s prior-authorization rules violated federal law contradicts Medicaid’s goal.

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Judicial Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Oct. 14, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Health care organizations call for Medicare payment reform and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

How to assemble the best team to integrate mental health care

From identifying champions to finding the right person to fill the crucial health care manager role, learn how to set up your practice for success.

Behavioral Health
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4 Min Read

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