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April 5, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Annual landscape assessment provides snapshot of SMBP Medicaid coverage and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Banning health plan EFT fees could save practices big

U.S. senators introduce bill to stop health plans, vendors from charging unnecessary 2% to 5% fees when physicians opt to get payments electronically.

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AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC)

The 2025 American Medical Association Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) will be held March 6-7, 2025. Check back for MAC registration details.

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Why Medicare’s experts see need to tie physician pay to inflation

MedPAC acknowledges Medicare physician pay problems, but its recommendations do not go far enough. Learn more with the AMA.

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Fighting for Physicians
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On National Doctors’ Day, saying thanks is just the start

National Doctors’ Day is a chance to thank America’s physicians for all they do to advance patient care, save lives and improve the nation’s health.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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Combating vaccine misinformation saves lives

Federal health officials have a compelling interest to counteract medical misinformation spread through social media and other means.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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Message from Congress to doctors: “Keep up the pressure”

California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, and other House members say physicians’ voices are powerful on Medicare pay, prior authorization and other key issues.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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March 22, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on Change Healthcare cyberattack

Change Healthcare cyberattack: What physicians need to know and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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March 22, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

MedPAC recommends inflation-based Medicare physician payment update for 2025 and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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