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14 MIN READ

Oct. 8, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Surprise billing regulation favors insurers and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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14 MIN READ

Todd Askew on advocacy issues that matter to physicians

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.

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Access to Care
Moving Medicine Video Update
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2 MIN READ

Aug. 13, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on 2022 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule summary

2022 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule summary in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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11 MIN READ

July 30, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA advocates to improve maternal health and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Congress must not take physicians’ Medicare pay to build bridges

Proposals to take 2% sequester to help pay for infrastructure spending show Congress not taking seriously the fiscal cliff facing doctors in 2022.

Medicare & Medicaid
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5 MIN READ

AMA: Wake up to financial peril facing Medicare payment system

AMA raised concern today that Congress seems “indifferent” to the fiscal uncertainty facing the Medicare physician payment system.

Press Releases
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12 MIN READ

Time to pursue patient-centered payment models designed by doctors

The U.S. health care system should include physician-designed alternative payment models (APMs) that can improve care and remove barriers to innovation.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 MIN READ

Sept. 18, 2020: National Advocacy Update

CMS seeks physicians for 5% APM incentive payments and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Bipartisan bill would extend 5% bonus for Advanced APMs

The AMA supports congressional legislation intended to ensure that value-based care models continue to be viable for physician participants.

Payment & Delivery Models