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5 MIN READ

Physicians unite to back cornerstone of Medicare pay overhaul

Linking Medicare physician pay updates to inflation is the first of a three-part plan for a more sustainable system. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
2023 National Advocacy Conference
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5 MIN READ

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
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Medicare physician pay system needs a real fix—not more patches

2% pay cut in 2023 will lead to “tough decisions for a lot of practices,” says top expert. Learn how the AMA leads the charge to reform Medicare pay.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Put a stop to “Groundhog Day” games on Medicare physician pay

Physicians keep seeing the same frustrating story told again and again. Learn how doctors can make their voices heard in Congress.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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12 MIN READ

Reducing physician burden with Medicare payment with Todd Askew [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what parents and physicians need to know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update Podcast
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12 MIN READ

Reducing physician burden with Medicare payment with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what parents and physicians need to know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

Emergency telemedicine poised to grow in pandemic’s new phase

Yes, emergency care is being delivered digitally. Learn how, and why its use should rise to help patients in big cities and rural areas.

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3 MIN READ

Why MedPAC’s physician pay freeze recommendation is flawed

Since 2001, physicians have seen inflation-adjusted Medicare pay drop 20%. A pay freeze would imperil patient access to high-quality care.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

6 tips to succeed with telehealth in allergy and immunology care

With about 3,000 allergists and immunologists in the U.S., telehealth helps boost patient access. Learn more with the AMA.

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