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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12 Min Read

April 7, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Long-sought Medicare payment proposal introduced and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Congress taking first step in Medicare reform journey

The AMA today welcomed a legislative effort that could put Congress on the path to finally reforming the outdated Medicare payment system.

Press Releases
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Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest update for Medicare physician payments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
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Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments with Todd Askew [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest update for Medicare physician payments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update Podcast
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Medicare report diagnoses tough times ahead unless Congress acts

Another government report today echoed what AMA and others have been saying: The Medicare payment system has not kept up with the cost of practicing medicine.

Press Releases
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Medicare physician pay must track inflation—every year

MedPAC recommendation is a good start, but more action is needed to protect older Americans’ access to high-quality care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA commends MedPAC for move to recognize costs of practicing medicine

Physician organizations join together to urge Congress to pass legislation providing for an annual inflation-based payment update.

Press Releases
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Feb. 24, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization in Medicare Advantage

CMS takes big steps to fix prior authorization in Medicare Advantage and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
2023 National Advocacy Conference
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Amid political divisions, physicians unify to protect patients

Doctors gather in the nation’s capital to press for fixes to Medicare payment, prior authorization and other priorities. Learn more with the AMA.

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians