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Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest update for Medicare physician payments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
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Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments 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 latest update for Medicare physician payments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update Podcast
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Medicare report diagnoses tough times ahead unless Congress acts

Another government report today echoed what AMA and others have been saying: The Medicare payment system has not kept up with the cost of practicing medicine.

Press Releases
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Medicare physician pay must track inflation—every year

MedPAC recommendation is a good start, but more action is needed to protect older Americans’ access to high-quality care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA commends MedPAC for move to recognize costs of practicing medicine

Physician organizations join together to urge Congress to pass legislation providing for an annual inflation-based payment update.

Press Releases
2023 National Advocacy Conference
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Amid political divisions, physicians unify to protect patients

Doctors gather in the nation’s capital to press for fixes to Medicare payment, prior authorization and other priorities. Learn more with the AMA.

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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New Congress brings new call for Medicare physician pay overhaul

It’s time for hearings on Capitol Hill to explore long-term payment solutions for the broken Medicare physician payment system. Learn more.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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In divided Congress, it’s full steam ahead for physician advocacy

It will be a contentious two years on Capitol Hill, but AMA experts see room to push physicians’ bipartisan agenda on Medicare pay reform and more.

Federal Advocacy
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Jan. 27, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Medical organizations urge Congress to prioritize Medicare physician payment reform and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update