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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy
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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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Sept. 19, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Now available: 2024 MIPS performance feedback and final scores, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 19, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Application period opens for the Rural Health Transformation Program and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA offers CMS a path to strengthen private practice and access to care

In comments on the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, the AMA offered to work with the CMS to ensure that Medicare works for our patients and physicians.

Press Releases
Patient in a telehealth appointment
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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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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Aug. 29, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Discussion with CMS leadership: 2026 MPFS Rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA urges alternative approaches for two flawed CMS proposals

Proposals would affect a wide array of physician specialties, hurt patient access and encourage more consolidation in health care. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians