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Nov. 21, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA releases 2026 Medicare physician payment schedule final rule summary and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

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The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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AMA statement on CMS Administrator Oz speech to House of Delegates

We appreciate CMS Administrator Dr. Oz joining us and outlining a vision for collaboration.

Press Releases
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AMA president: Physicians must be “warriors” for systemic change

Speaking during the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, urged physicians to be the spark that ignites bold reforms to reshape medicine.

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Interim Meeting
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Changes to Medicaid, the ACA and other key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Stay up to date on OBBBA implementation and related federal rulemaking with resources from the AMA.

Federal Advocacy
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Oct. 31, 2025: National Advocacy Update

FDA issues new guidance aimed at speeding biosimilar time to market and lower costs, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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What to know about a chance at $50 billion in rural health funding

Application deadline is Nov. 5 for the Rural Health Transformation Program, part of the budget reconciliation package passed in July. Learn more.

Population Health
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9 key improvements CMS should make on MIPS

Fixing MIPS offers the Trump administration a chance to deliver on its agenda to remove regulatory roadblocks.

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Payment & Delivery Models
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CMS should revise pay proposals to strengthen private practice

AMA urges CMS officials to look at the data and work with physicians to meet shared goals and improve access to care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
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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