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More physicians move to practices owned by hospitals & private equity groups

Physicians seek alternatives as the financial and administrative burdens of running an independent practice mount.

Press Releases
U.S. Capitol
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House budget: Hope on Medicare pay, but big concerns on Medicaid

AMA strongly backs move tying physician payment to 75% of MEI, but Medicaid provisions have considerable negative impact for vulnerable patients.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA statement on House passing reconciliation bill

AMA comments on proposed changes to Medicare, Medicaid and student loans.

Press Releases
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May 16, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Bill introduced in Senate to reverse Medicare physician payment cuts and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Budget bill ties Medicare physician payment update to 75% of MEI

AMA welcomes effort to address decades of falling payment while detailing how proposed Medicaid changes will lead to coverage interruptions.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
John J. Whyte, MD, MPH
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John Whyte, MD, MPH, selected as the AMA’s new CEO

Dr. Whyte brings digital savvy, health policy expertise and clinical experience to shape a new era in medicine.

Leadership
Stethoscope, pen and charts
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More insured patients drive higher health spending: AMA report

With nearly 93% of Americans insured, health spending hits highest levels in two decades—except for 2020. Dig deeper on the latest trends.

Public Health Advocacy
Bruce A. Scott, MD, at the Politico Health Care Summit 2025
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Why fix Medicare now? There are 66 million reasons

That is how many patients rely on Medicare to access physician care. After fifth straight year of cuts, Congress must address systemic problems.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Medicare physician pay has plummeted since 2001. Find out why.

Doctors are paid 33% less today, when adjusted for inflation. This unsustainable path threatens older adults’ access to high-quality physician care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians