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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MedPAC to Congress: Increase Medicare payments

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

Press Releases

Membership Moves Medicine™

  • Free access to JAMA Network™ and CME
  • Save hundreds on insurance
  • Fight for physicians and patient rights
AMA in Action: Reforming Medicare payment
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Advocacy in action: Leading the charge to reform Medicare pay

The current system is unsustainable, threatening patients’ access to doctors. Learn how the AMA is blocking pay cuts and building long-term solutions.

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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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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.

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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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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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.

Advocacy Update