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AMA: Congress moves health care in wrong direction

Endangering access to care is a recipe for serious sickness among patients.

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AMA statement on Senate passing reconciliation bill

AMA warns that patients will have difficulty maintaining access to care.

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Medicare Trustees warn about access to care for seniors

Report says Medicare-participating physicians face “significant” issues.

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Federal student-loan changes would worsen physician shortage

As drafted, provisions in the budget-reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives would make medical school more expensive. 

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Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA statement on House passing reconciliation bill

AMA comments on proposed changes to Medicare, Medicaid and student loans.

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Loneliness is epidemic, even among older-adult physicians

A new survey of more than 10,000 U.S. physicians 65 or older finds that nearly one five experiences a high degree of loneliness.

Physician Health
AMA Update for May 2, 2025: Loneliness research: Effects of social isolation and ways to combat loneliness in older physicians
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Loneliness research: Effects of social isolation and ways to combat loneliness in older physicians

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the effects of social isolation among older physicians.

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AMA Update
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Loneliness research: Effects of social isolation and ways to combat loneliness in older physicians [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the effects of social isolation among older physicians.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 14, 2025

In the news: Measles outbreak surpasses 700 cases, new prior authorization hurdles, CDC panel makes recommendation on vaccinations and more.

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