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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

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  • Free access to JAMA Network™ and CME
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  • Fight for physicians and patient rights
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Jan. 30, 2026: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Updated AMA analysis: Medicare physician payment continues to lag, and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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Yet again, MedPAC acknowledges need to strengthen Medicare payments

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission voted today to address inadequate payment for Medicare physician services under current law.

Press Releases
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Dec. 19, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA to MedPAC: Physician pay should be linked to inflation and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

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  • Free access to JAMA Network™ and CME
  • Save hundreds on insurance
  • Fight for physicians and patient rights
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Dec. 12, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA urges 4-year phase-in of Medicare cuts and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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What to expect from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The final rule takes effect Jan. 1. The AMA will be sharing with CMS its real-world impact. Here’s what it could mean for your practice.

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Nov. 21, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA releases 2026 Medicare physician payment schedule final rule summary and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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Medicare physician payment schedule

Find up to date coverage of rule changes that impact payment amounts for all physician services paid under the Medicare Physician Payment Schedule.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, address at the 2025 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2025 AMA Interim Meeting, Bobby Mukkamala, MD, urges physicians to fight for a more just, sustainable, and humane health care system. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

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