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July 26, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on congressional action on Medicare physician payment

125+ medical associations push for congressional action on Medicare physician payment and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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July 26, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

New: AMA summary of 2025 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule proposed rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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With physicians facing Medicare cuts, AMA and others urge Congress to act

The AMA and 126 other health organizations are asking Congress to pass bills crucial to the sustainability of physician practices.

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Fixing Medicare includes easing doctors’ use of data registries

Medicare’s pay system is unsustainable. One problem: Physicians are limited in how they can use clinical data registries to improve care.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Medicare physician payment reform has never been more urgent

CMS’ latest round of proposed Medicare payment cuts underscores why physicians demand reform. Stopgap measures and quick fixes won’t work.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 8, 2024

In the news: How health data could mitigate burnout, weight loss drug effectiveness, PBMs inflate drug cost, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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July 12, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Registration open: Live July 17 webinar with CMS staff on new ACO PC Flex Model and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Latest proposed cut—2.8%—shows need for Medicare pay reform

Proposal would mean five straight years of cuts and sends clear signal: With older adults’ access to care on the line, Congress must fix Medicare now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Why we must keep the doors open for physician-owned practices

Ensuring the sustainability of private practice—where millions get care—is an AMA priority, and starts with reforming the Medicare payment system

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