An AMA membership means you are...

  • Working to extinguish physician burnout
  • Leading the charge on Medicare payment reform
  • Tackling the overused prior authorization process
  • Supporting physician-led team-based care
  • #FightingForDocs
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Sept. 4, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Federation urges CMS to withdraw modifier 25 payment cut and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

Membership Moves Medicine™

  • Free access to JAMA Network™ and CME
  • Save hundreds on insurance
  • Fight for physicians and patient rights
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2027 proposed Medicare fee schedule: What physicians need to know

The AMA has scrutinized CMS’ proposals. They include a proposal on same-day E/M services, maternity care codes, remote monitoring and more. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Aug. 7, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Senate introduces Provider Reimbursement Stability Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 31, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Recently introduced Patients First Act—supported by AMA—provides crucial Medicare payment reform, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

Membership Moves Medicine™

  • Free access to JAMA Network™ and CME
  • Save hundreds on insurance
  • Fight for physicians and patient rights
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AMA statement on bipartisan Medicare reform effort

The AMA commends the bipartisan effort to stabilize physician payment and protect patients’ access to care. 

Press Releases
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Why bipartisan agreement on Medicare payment reform means so much

The Provider Reimbursement Stability Act will bring fairness and stability to Medicare payments, protecting access for patients and securing physician practices.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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June 18, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Medicare Trustees warn of unsustainability of Medicare physician payment system, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA Advocacy Impact Report

Learn how the AMA is leading national initiatives to build a health system that is more effective, sustainable and centered on patients. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

Access to Care
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May 22, 2026: National Advocacy Update

AMA-supported budget neutrality reform bill unanimously passes Ways and Means, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update