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Consumer-driven healthcare: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of key council reports that advance policies that emphasize patient choice and control of their healthcare by addressing high-value care, retail/store-based clinics, addiction treatment centers, genetic/genomic precision medicine, telemedicine, insurance coverage options, reference pricing, prescription drugs, and hospital care coordination.

Medical Service
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Nov. 21, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA releases 2026 Medicare physician payment schedule final rule summary and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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Measuring physician well-being to build a stronger future

Dallas Nephrology Associates completed their first measurement with the AMA’s Organizational Biopsy to better understand doctor burnout and its impact.

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With half of rural hospitals in red, AMA outlines sustainable path

The House of Delegates outlines a better approach on alternative payment models to ensure rural hospitals stay afloat to meet care needs.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA adopts APM standards to sustain rural hospitals

New standards support the financial viability of rural hospitals struggling under traditional payment structures.

Press Releases
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Medicare physician payment schedule

Find up to date coverage of rule changes that impact payment amounts for all physician services paid under the Medicare Physician Payment Schedule.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA statement on CMS Administrator Oz speech to House of Delegates

We appreciate CMS Administrator Dr. Oz joining us and outlining a vision for collaboration.

Press Releases
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Nov. 14, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on government shutdown ending

Congress ends longest congressional shutdown and includes short-term extension of key Medicare policies, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 14, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Unpaid Medicare telehealth claims status remains uncertain, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update