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Reducing regulatory burden—a major opportunity for new administration

The AMA is outlining multiple opportunities to strip away overly burdensome federal health rules and free up physicians to provide optimal care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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3 Min Read

Who are your practice’s “managing employees?” CMS wants to know

CMS reminds physicians to send in names of their practice’s “managing employees” to stay compliant with Medicare’s credentialing requirements.

Medicare & Medicaid
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May 16, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Bill introduced in Senate to reverse Medicare physician payment cuts and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Budget bill ties Medicare physician payment update to 75% of MEI

AMA welcomes effort to address decades of falling payment while detailing how proposed Medicaid changes will lead to coverage interruptions.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
John J. Whyte, MD, MPH
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John Whyte, MD, MPH, selected as the AMA’s new CEO

Dr. Whyte brings digital savvy, health policy expertise and clinical experience to shape a new era in medicine.

Leadership
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More insured patients drive higher health spending: AMA report

With nearly 93% of Americans insured, health spending hits highest levels in two decades—except for 2020. Dig deeper on the latest trends.

Public Health Advocacy
Bruce A. Scott, MD, at the Politico Health Care Summit 2025
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5 Min Read

Why fix Medicare now? There are 66 million reasons

That is how many patients rely on Medicare to access physician care. After fifth straight year of cuts, Congress must address systemic problems.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Arthur E. Apolinario, MD, MPH
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Why We Fight: Hear from our members

The AMA is fighting for you, so you can stay focused on your patients. Hear from AMA members and leaders on these critical challenges. 

Leadership
Nov 17 - 20, 2026 ·
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AMA and ACDIS-AHIMA Outpatient CDI Workshop and CPT® and RBRVS Annual Symposium

Learn from experts during the Outpatient CDI Workshop and the CPT® and RBRVS 2026 Annual Symposium being held virtually Nov. 17-20, 2026.

Events