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3 Min Read

Overestimate tripled budget-neutrality Medicare physician pay cut

Physicians face a $1 billion across-the-board annual Medicare pay cut unless way-too-high projections for use of the G2211 billing code are adjusted.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Bill introduced to allow physician-owned hospitals in rural areas

Removing restrictions on physician hospital ownership will promote health care competition and create access in rural and remote areas.

Population Health
AMA in Action: Reducing physician burnout
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Advocacy in action: Reducing physician burnout

The AMA is focused on removing administrative burdens, providing real-world solutions and helping physicians rediscover the joy in health care.

Physician Health
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The AMA is ready to help CMS fix prior authorization

New CMS Administrator Mehmet C. Oz, MD, raised concerns about the cost-control practice. The AMA outlines next steps for action.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Get rid of telehealth barriers for Medicare patients—for good

A recently introduced bipartisan Senate bill would make permanent the regulatory flexibilities that have dramatically expanded access to telemedicine. 

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
U.S. Capitol
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House budget: Hope on Medicare pay, but big concerns on Medicaid

AMA strongly backs move tying physician payment to 75% of MEI, but Medicaid provisions have considerable negative impact for vulnerable patients.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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6 Min Read

Amid signs of hard market, it’s time for medical liability reform

Updated resource from the AMA outlines the history of rising insurance costs, proven reforms, and what doctors need to know.

State Advocacy
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4 Min Read

Licensing, credentialing moves that support well-being on upswing

The AMA’s goal is to see 100% of inappropriate questions removed so physicians are free to seek mental health care without fear.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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May 16, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Bill introduced in Senate to reverse Medicare physician payment cuts and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update