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3 Min Read

AMA commends MedPAC for move to recognize costs of practicing medicine

Physician organizations join together to urge Congress to pass legislation providing for an annual inflation-based payment update.

Press Releases
AMA physician burnout webinar
Mar 9, 2023 ·
60 Min Read

AMA physician burnout webinar

A panel of leading physician wellness experts discuss the symptoms and drivers of physician burnout and provide solutions to address the burnout crisis. Access the recording now.

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Events
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Burnout is a health crisis for doctors—and patients

We need frank talks about how to address the factors driving physician burnout. It’s starting with leadership from the AMA and the U.S. surgeon general.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Advocacy Insights webinar logo
Apr 14, 2023 ·
50 Min Read

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: How prior authorization disrupts patient care

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and learn about the current state of prior authorization.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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4 Min Read

Feb. 24, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization in Medicare Advantage

CMS takes big steps to fix prior authorization in Medicare Advantage and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
2023 National Advocacy Conference
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5 Min Read

Amid political divisions, physicians unify to protect patients

Doctors gather in the nation’s capital to press for fixes to Medicare payment, prior authorization and other priorities. Learn more with the AMA.

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

CMS takes big steps to fix prior authorization in Medicare Advantage

Learn why physicians are backing proposals on prior authorization from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

AMA presents Government Service Award to top Pelosi health aide

Wendell Primus’ work was key to repealing SGR and passing the historic Affordable Care Act.

Press Releases
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14 Min Read

Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician advocacy.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast