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Congressional action on Medicare payments must occur this year

Congress must act now to stop the proposed 2025 physician payment cut and add an inflation-based update to maintain patient access to Medicare. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 25, 2024

In the news: Deaths from alcohol-related diseases double, bird flu confirmed in child, mammograms could predict cardiovascular risks and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Senators line up to oppose Medicare cuts

In a sign of swelling support, 41 senators say the Senate must deal with the pending cuts during the lame duck.

Press Releases
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6 principles that drive success in value-based care

Privia Health has generated $690 million in the Medicare Shared Savings Program over 10 years, helping millions of patients and thousands of doctors.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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Working together to advance a robust public health infrastructure

The challenge for us—physicians, scientists, and leaders in medicine—is to remain grounded in our principles.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Myth or fact? Only those providing care can enter billing codes

Some health care organizations permit only physicians and others who perform a service to enter or change diagnosis codes. Are they on the right track?

Sustainability
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Nov. 15, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA summary: 2025 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule final rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 15, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on 2024 AMA Interim Meeting highlights

Highlights from the 2024 AMA Interim Meeting and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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How the AMA is fighting—and winning—for physicians at the state level

The AMA helped stop 80-plus scope of practice bills, pass 12 prior authorization reform measures, and led dozens of wins to support physician well-being.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians