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Jan. 7, 2022: National Advocacy Update

New physician toolkit PDF on No Surprises Act implementation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 7, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

New podcasts on surprise billing and telehealth available and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA in the News: December 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for December 2021.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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More work remains to resolve Medicare payment situation

Congress took welcome action this month to avert Medicare payment cuts, but additional steps must be taken to provide permanent reform.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Not grandma’s CPT: Code set evolves amid pandemic, pay challenges

CPT Editorial Panel provides rapid response to COVID-19, and CPT symposium’s expert panelists advise on frequent Medicare coding conundrums.

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Congress moves to tackle Medicare physician pay cliff

Following months of fierce physician advocacy, Congress halts nearly 10% cut in Medicare payment that had been set to take effect in new year.

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Todd Askew on new legislation that averts Medicare payment crisis

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about AMA’s latest advocacy efforts on Medicare payment.

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Moving Medicine Video Update
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AMA: Patients and physicians grateful for Congress fending off Medicare cuts

Senate action gives Congress time to work on reforms to address the flaws in the Medicare payment system.

Press Releases
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AMA urges Congress to avert devastating Medicare cuts

This agreement would postpone substantial reductions in Medicare payments for physician services and provide time to identify system reforms.

Press Releases