Bruce A. Scott, MD, at the Politico Health Care Summit 2025
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5 Min Read

Why fix Medicare now? There are 66 million reasons

That is how many patients rely on Medicare to access physician care. After fifth straight year of cuts, Congress must address systemic problems.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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9 Min Read

How do you draw 44,000-plus doctors to one health system? Focus

HCA Healthcare is working to give its physicians the tools they need to flourish in practice, grow in their careers and deliver high-quality care.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

Sanford Health nearly doubles residency program to boost recruitment

Facing a growing aging population and ongoing physician shortage, the rural health system is partnering with universities to recruit and retain doctors. 

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

March 7, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Federal lawmakers introduce bipartisan, bicameral Conrad 30 reauthorization legislation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How these health system leaders are addressing doctor shortages

Physician shortages are rising, but with solutions such as robust onboarding and savvy recruitment, smart health systems are bucking this trend.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Listen and learn with the AMA’s top podcast episodes

AMA podcasts help physicians and medical students stay updated on the go. Catch up with some of our most popular episodes. 

Prevention & Wellness
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6 Min Read

Inequitable rural health trends are alarming—and unacceptable

AMA commits to improving the health of rural patients by easing doctor shortages and taking action against negative cancer and pediatric care trends.

Population Health
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2 Min Read

AMA statement on MedPAC meeting

For a third straight year, MedPAC stressed that physician payment rate updates should be based on an inflation-based index for Medicare.

Press Releases
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6 Min Read

Dec. 6, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA cosigns letters urging congressional action on physician workforce bills before end of 2024 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update