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CMS’ ambulatory specialty model needs restructuring

While the model incorporates ideas the AMA has long advocated, these fixes can help support participating practices’ financial sustainability.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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How collaborative care can help close the mental health care gap

As some states consider letting psychologists prescribe, the evidence shows a physician-led approach to mental health is the better way forward. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA highlights new tools for Medicare’s open enrollment

With open enrollment period beginning Wednesday, Medicare patients will find it easier to select plans that include their physicians.

Press Releases
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Explore a successful APM and you’ll find smart use of CPT codes

An AMA-Manatt report details the vital role that CPT codes play in enabling health care’s evolution toward value-based care.

CPT®
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Pearl of the week: Identify patient priorities up front

Learn how care teams can surface a patient’s priority issues early.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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6 steps to help physicians cut their EHR documentation load

The AMA details a teamwork approach to EHR documentation that can give back doctors precious time for direct patient care. 

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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3 Min Read

Oct. 10, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on the government shutdown continues

Government shutdown continues and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 10, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Congressional outreach on H-1B physician fee exemption and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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CPT codes offer the language to report AI-enabled health services

Even as the payment landscape for health AI remains unsettled, the AMA-convened CPT Editorial Panel guides thoughtful implementation of AI.

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CPT®
Fighting for Physicians