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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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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Membership Moves Medicine™

  • Free access to JAMA Network™ and CME
  • Save hundreds on insurance
  • Fight for physicians and patient rights
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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.

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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. 

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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

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 on Ways and Means unanimously endorsing budget neutrality reform

The AMA applauded the House Ways and Means Committee for endorsing reform to budget neutrality requirements.

Press Releases
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AMA urges action on Medicare payment reform at House hearing

The AMA is reiterating calls for Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to stabilize Medicare physician payment. 

Press Releases
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May 8, 2026: National Advocacy Update

AMA-driven bipartisan legislation to overhaul MIPS introduced in the House of Representatives, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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April 3, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Bipartisan House members introduce legislation to reform budget neutrality in the fee schedule, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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MedPAC to Congress: Increase Medicare payments

The AMA welcomed MedPAC’s recommendation today to increase the payment update for physicians caring for Medicare patients.

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