Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD
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5 Min Read

Why do Medicare pay cuts matter? Ask this doctor’s patients

Ob-gyn Lisa Bohman Egbert, MD, oversees Medicare debates in the AMA House of Delegates. Forced to close her solo practice, now her patients feel the impact.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Smiling patient with hands crossed on chest
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7 Min Read

How Geisinger uses robotics and AI to improve care, find value

Augmented intelligence (AI) allows Geisinger to better process tests, reduce work hours, detect cancer and prioritize care for high-risk patients. 

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
UPDATED
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6 Min Read

CPT® licensing frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Get answers to frequently asked questions about who needs a license to use CPT® content and how licensing royalties are determined.

CPT®
Physician and tablet
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4 Min Read

ICD, CPT and more: A coding primer for residency programs

Codes complete the patient medical record. Some basic knowledge and simple steps will give resident physicians confidence in doing their part.

Improve GME
Health care worker uses handheld device
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7 Min Read

Hattiesburg Clinic’s tech focus is a winner in value-based care

Technology solutions have been critical to Hattiesburg Clinic’s saving Medicare $66 million and reducing hospital readmission rates by 25%.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
AMA in Action: Reforming Medicare payment
UPDATED
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4 Min Read

Advocacy in action: Leading the charge to reform Medicare pay

The current system is unsustainable, threatening patients’ access to doctors. Learn how the AMA is blocking pay cuts and building long-term solutions.

Medicare & Medicaid
Physician holding replica of heart in their hands
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3 Min Read

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

On National Doctors’ Day and every day, the AMA fights for physicians so they have time for what matters most—patients.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Elderly person reads a magazine in a waiting room
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4 Min Read

New administration has golden opportunity to cut MIPS burdens

A Trump executive order calls for deregulation. Fixing MIPS—which costs doctors nearly $13,000 a year to comply with—would be a great place to start.

Payment & Delivery Models
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9 Min Read

March 21, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Reminder: March 31 Medicare MIPS reporting deadline and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update