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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March 22, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Bipartisan members of Congress push for proper implementation of No Surprises Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA: MedPAC’s call for higher Medicare payments should spur Congress

AMA welcomes MedPAC’s recommendation for a physician payment update.

Press Releases
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March 8, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on Change Healthcare cyberattack

The latest updates on the Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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March 8, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Congress on verge of passing Medicare physician payment legislation and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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March 8, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Senators introduce the No Fees for EFTs Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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AMA honors Indiana congressman with Government Service Award

The AMA honored Rep. Larry Bucshon with the Award for Outstanding Government Service for his work on Medicare payment and prior authorization issues.

Press Releases
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Feb. 23, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2024 National Advocacy Conference 

Highlights from the 2024 AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Feb. 23, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Bipartisan group of Senators announce formation of Medicare payment reform working group and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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AMA Update for Feb. 13, 2024: 2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth, and reducing physician burnout
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2024 advocacy agenda: Medicare payment cuts, fixing prior auth, and reducing physician burnout

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top advocacy issues for 2024.

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