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AMA statement on Congress postponing Medicare cuts during pandemic

The Senate and House, Democrats and Republicans, have overwhelmingly acknowledged that cutting Medicare payments during a pandemic is ill-conceived policy.

Press Releases
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Todd Askew on financial impact of COVID on physician practices [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the financial impact of the pandemic on physician practices.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 22, 2021

In the news: 52% of health care workers vaccinated against COVID-19, long-haul COVID effects on entire body, AstraZeneca vaccine, Senate delays Medicare payment cuts.

Publications & Newsletters
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Todd Askew on financial impact of COVID on physician practices

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the financial impact of the pandemic on physician practices.

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Private Practices
AMA Update
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March 26, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on progress made to extend sequester moratorium

Progress made to extend sequester moratorium in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Senate acts to push back 2% Medicare sequester to year’s end

CMS is expected to hold off processing April claims until the House of Representatives returns from Easter recess to address the issue.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA welcomes Senate vote to prevent 2 percent Medicare cuts

The Senate wisely acknowledged that cutting Medicare payments during a pandemic was ill-conceived policy.

Press Releases
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Bipartisan approach needed to stop cuts to Medicare physician pay

Abritrary 6% Medicare pay cuts threaten physician practice viability amid the pandemic. Learn how Democrats, Republicans can work together to stop them.

Medicare & Medicaid
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5 physician specialties hit hardest in pandemic’s early days

Learn about AMA research detailing how COVID-19 was tied to a 19% drop in Medicare physician spending through June 2020.

Medicare & Medicaid