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Practice hit hard by Omicron? MIPS hardship exemption reopened

Following AMA advocacy, doctors have until March 31 to seek a Medicare Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) hardship exemption. Learn more.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA: Patients to benefit from Biden Administration Medicare Advantage

In a letter today, the AMA supported the Biden Administration’s proposal for Medicare Advantage network adequacy.

Press Releases
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March 4, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS gives physicians more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Fixing Medicare pay system once and for all tops advocacy agenda

Reforming Medicare physician payment, overhauling prior authorization and maintaining telehealth expansion are AMA advocacy goals for 2022.

Medicare & Medicaid
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How to streamline workflow for a Medicare annual wellness visit

Learn how one physician practice provides thorough and efficient annual wellness exams without putting the bulk of the burden on doctors.

Sustainability
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Top federal issues

The AMA Advocacy Insights webinar "Top federal issues," was held in lieu of the 2022 National Advocacy Conference—download 5 action kit PDFs to learn more.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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Brittany Ikwuagwu talks about med student advocacy on key issues

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Brittany Ikwuagwu on how medical students can advocate for key issues in medicine.

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Med Student Advocacy
Moving Medicine Video Update
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In congressional visits, medical students will target big issues

The 2022 AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference offers future doctors a chance to make their voice heard with the nation’s top lawmakers. Learn more.

Medical Students
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Feb. 4, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Register for the “AMA Advocacy Insights: Top federal issues” webinar and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update