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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
  • #FightingForDocs
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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
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As cyberattack jeopardizes physician practices, AMA demands action

Unprecedented disruptions in wake of Change Healthcare cyber-takedown demand immediate attention.

Press Releases
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AMA in the News: February 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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AMA welcomes bipartisan letter to fend off Medicare cuts

AMA hopes letter’s promise becomes reality in the next few weeks.

Press Releases
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Feb. 23, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2024 National Advocacy Conference 

Highlights from the 2024 AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
Indiana Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, speaking at 2024 National Advocacy Conferene (NAC
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Key House members see hope to reverse Medicare pay cut—in part

Everyone in Congress—in both parties—now understands the Medicare physician pay system “is a huge problem,” says Indiana Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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What doctors wish patients knew about Medicare physician payment

Medicare physician payment is not keeping up with inflation. This has repercussions for patients’ access to care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA honors Indiana congressman with Government Service Award

The AMA honored Rep. Larry Bucshon with the Award for Outstanding Government Service for his work on Medicare payment and prior authorization issues.

Press Releases