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AMA Update for Jan. 13, 2025: 2025 AMA advocacy priorities: Medicare payment, prior authorization, physician burnout and more (index only)
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2025 AMA advocacy priorities: Medicare payment, prior authorization, physician burnout and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the pressing issues facing physicians with AMA President Bruce Scott, MD.

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Leadership
AMA Update
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Medicare Advantage programs receive boost while physicians wait

The AMA pointed out that while Congress allowed yet another round of physician Medicare payment cuts, MA plans received a healthy boost.

Press Releases
Jason Goldman, MD
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7 Min Read

Big Medicare pay fixes are needed to save this solo practice

Internist Jason Goldman, MD, brings a personal touch to care, but isn’t sure how long that can survive under a broken Medicare payment system.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Jan. 10, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Congress allows Medicare cuts for physicians starting Jan. 1 and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

Medicare changes in store for 2025 on primary care, vaccination

Despite congressional failure to stop across-the-board cuts, CMS officials detailed efforts to boost prevention and primary care’s value. 

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Older female patient consulting with physician.
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7 Min Read

Inside the final 2025 Medicare physician payment schedule

Congress failed to stop a fifth consecutive Medicare pay cut, but on telehealth, equity and more, CMS heeds physicians’ advice.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Congress fails to stop 2.83% Medicare payment cut for 2025

Another year, another cut to the Medicare payments needed to keep physicians and their practices going. Congress must turn toward long-term reform.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA: Congress fails patients and physicians

The AMA faulted Congress for allowing cuts in Medicare reimbursement to go into effect on Jan. 1.

Press Releases
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Dec. 20, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Congress at an impasse and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update