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Reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians with new AMA President Bruce Scott, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
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5 MIN READ

All hands on deck needed to confront physician shortage crisis

About 83 million Americans live in areas that don’t have sufficient access to a primary care physician. That is not acceptable. Here is how to fix it.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
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6 MIN READ

Expanding test-to-treat policies is a harmful prescription

Allowing pharmacists to administer tests, diagnose conditions and prescribe medications far exceeds their training and jeopardizes patient health.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
AMA Update for June 7, 2024: AMA Annual Meeting 2024: Advocacy progress on Medicare payment reform, prior authorization and more
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17 MIN READ

AMA Annual Meeting 2024: Advocacy progress on Medicare payment reform, prior authorization and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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17 MIN READ

AMA Annual Meeting 2024: Advocacy progress on Medicare payment reform, prior authorization and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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AMA advocacy events

Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.

Federal Advocacy
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3 MIN READ

Current Medicare payment system on unsustainable path: Contact Congress

The Medicare payment system is on an unsustainable path. Find materials to contact members of Congress to let them know the Medicare physician payment system needs reform.

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4 MIN READ

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

Federal Advocacy
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4 MIN READ

AMA outlines 5 keys to fixing America’s rural health crisis

Rural health inequities are getting worse, exacerbated by health system strains that are reducing access to care. Here’s how to turn things around.

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Population Care
Fighting for Physicians