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Jun 6, 2025
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AMA president urges physicians to turn anger into action

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

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Bruce Scott, MD, on why patients are having difficulties getting doctor appointments

Physician availability is becoming more of a challenge nationwide, as patients face longer waits to get medical care. AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, discussed the growing issues affecting patient access in a recent segment of the TODAY Show.

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