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  • Tackling the overused prior authorization process
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May 31, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Contact your members of Congress: Urge support for Medicare physician payment reform and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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Medicare trustees warn of payment issue’s impact on access to care

The annual Medicare Trustees Report says the physician payment system has failed to keep up with the costs of practicing medicine.

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The AMA is the otolaryngologist’s powerful ally in health care

On prior auth, scope creep, Medicare pay and more, the AMA fights to help otolaryngologists—and all physicians—so they can focus on patient care.

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AMA welcomes MedPAC’s focus Medicare updates

At a MedPAC meeting, members  focused on challenges facing physician practices and especially the impact on inflation.

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Why Medicare’s experts see need to tie physician pay to inflation

MedPAC acknowledges Medicare physician pay problems, but its recommendations do not go far enough. Learn more with the AMA.

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

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

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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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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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