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15 MIN READ

March 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks Congress not to adopt MedPAC recommendation to continue Medicare physician payment freeze and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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7 MIN READ

Amid doctor shortage, NPs and PAs seemed like a fix. Data’s in: Nope.

One health system turned to these nonphysician providers in a pinch, only to find they needed to rethink the strategy after reviewing their data.

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Scope of Practice
Health System Spotlight
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2 MIN READ

AMA asks Congress to fix Medicare Physician Payment System

The AMA advised Congress to fix the Medicare Physician Payment System and reject arbitrary payment freeze that jeopardizes patient access.

Press Releases
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19 MIN READ

Protecting the future of telehealth through advocacy with Jason Marino

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Jason Marino on protecting the future of telehealth through advocacy.

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Digital
Moving Medicine Video Update
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3 MIN READ

Practice hit hard by Omicron? MIPS hardship exemption reopened

Following AMA advocacy, doctors have until March 31 to seek a Medicare Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) hardship exemption. Learn more.

Payment & Delivery Models
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3 MIN READ

The AMA salutes Congress for passing omnibus telehealth provisions

The omnibus spending bill promises a new era of access for patients across the country.

Press Releases
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11 MIN READ

Corner Health’s innovative approach to care for underserved youth

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about Corner Health’s innovative approach to care for underserved youth.

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Population Care
Moving Medicine Video Update
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3 MIN READ

Medicine’s language—CPT—opens for developers to test innovations

Digital health startups got nearly $30 billion last year, but too often turn out products that burden doctors. AMA effort aims to help change that.

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4 MIN READ

5 critical actions to take now to improve physician well-being

With the pandemic entering its third year, here’s what health system leaders should do now to relieve an overburdened physician workforce.

Physician Health