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CMS puts patients first by extending enrollments for Medicare Plan Finder

The AMA commends CMS for its decision to extend enrollment flexibility for Medicare beneficiaries who relied on incorrect information in the Medicare Plan Finder tool. 

Press Releases
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Sept. 19, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA provides input to CMS on outpatient hospital and ASC payment proposals and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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House bill would make telehealth changes permanent

For patients in rural South Dakota, telehealth saves two-plus hours of travel on average. Companion Senate measure already has 63 co-sponsors.

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Fighting for Physicians
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HHS adopts AMA-backed changes to Medicare’s Plan Finder

With the changes, patients will have more accurate information and will be able to choose plans that actually include their trusted physicians and hospitals. 

Press Releases
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House, Senate bills would expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

The legislation would allow pharmacists to diagnose and treat patients without having received the necessary education or training to do so.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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July 11, 2025: National Advocacy Update

A number of key issues need to be addressed in Senate Reconciliation package and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Physician payment reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that contribute to the policy options for reforming physician payment. Key council reports on this topic have addressed APMs, Medicaid expansion, the site-of-service differential and high-value care.

Medical Service
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What’s wrong with Medicare physician payment?

From lack of inflation updates to broken budgeting rules, here are the basics on how patients’ access to physician care is being threatened.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Therapy caps hinder recovery: Physicians push for policy reform

Millions face preventable disability due to inadequate rehab access. A nonprofit is working to standardize exceptions and improve coverage.

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Medicare & Medicaid
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