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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

Access to Care
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Physician well-being tracks higher, but so much more work remains

AMA efforts are helping drive a steady but significant decline in the burnout rate among physicians.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA in the News: May 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for May 2025.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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May 30, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA urges CMS to restore funds to 2026 Medicare conversion factor and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Overestimate tripled budget-neutrality Medicare physician pay cut

Physicians face a $1 billion across-the-board annual Medicare pay cut unless way-too-high projections for use of the G2211 billing code are adjusted.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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More physicians move to practices owned by hospitals & private equity groups

Physicians seek alternatives as the financial and administrative burdens of running an independent practice mount.

Press Releases
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Get rid of telehealth barriers for Medicare patients—for good

A recently introduced bipartisan Senate bill would make permanent the regulatory flexibilities that have dramatically expanded access to telemedicine. 

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
U.S. Capitol
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House budget: Hope on Medicare pay, but big concerns on Medicaid

AMA strongly backs move tying physician payment to 75% of MEI, but Medicaid provisions have considerable negative impact for vulnerable patients.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA statement on House passing reconciliation bill

AMA comments on proposed changes to Medicare, Medicaid and student loans.

Press Releases