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  • Working to extinguish physician burnout
  • Leading the charge on Medicare payment reform
  • Tackling the overused prior authorization process
  • Supporting physician-led team-based care
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California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, at podium at 2024 National Advocacy Conferene (NAC)
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Message from Congress to doctors: “Keep up the pressure”

California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, and other House members say physicians’ voices are powerful on Medicare pay, prior authorization and other key issues.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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2 MIN READ

AMA: MedPAC’s call for higher Medicare payments should spur Congress

AMA welcomes MedPAC’s recommendation for a physician payment update.

Press Releases
AMA Update for March 13, 2024: Change Healthcare breach: Financial relief, resources and next steps for physicians with Todd Askew
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Change Healthcare breach: Financial relief, resources and next steps for physicians with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Change Healthcare cyber security incident.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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10 MIN READ

Change Healthcare breach: Financial relief, resources and next steps for physicians with Todd Askew [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Change Healthcare cyber security incident.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
Solemn senior resting their cheek on a cane
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The only cure for Medicare payment mess is wholesale reform

Congress again has failed to stop Medicare physician pay cuts. Comprehensive, long-term changes that protect patients’ access to care are long overdue.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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3 MIN READ

March 8, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Congress on verge of passing Medicare physician payment legislation and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA: Patients, physicians continue to endure Medicare cuts

The AMA expressed disappointment today that the spending bill includes Medicare cuts.

Press Releases
United States Capitol, Washington, DC
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Latest Medicare physician pay cut shows desperate need for overhaul

Half of this year’s 3.37% pay cut is allowed to stand after partial relief in budget deal. The AMA will relentlessly lead the charge for systemic reform.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
AMA in Action: Reforming Medicare payment
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Advocacy in action: Leading the charge to reform Medicare pay

The current system is unsustainable, threatening patients’ access to doctors. Learn how the AMA is blocking pay cuts and building long-term solutions.

Medicare & Medicaid