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AMA in the News: April 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for April 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Health spending back to pre-COVID rates—but not for physicians

Spending on prescription drugs grew at nearly triple the rate of national spending for physician services. Dive into the data with the AMA.

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May 22, 2024 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: What’s exacerbating the physician shortage crisis—and what’s needed to fix it

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn about the physician shortage crisis and ways to help bolster the physician workforce.

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Jun 4, 2024 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Mid-year update on Medicare physician payment—and what AMA is doing

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, tune in for the mid-year update and learn about the latest AMA efforts on Medicare physician payment reform.

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April 19, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA leads effort calling on CMS to reverse CEHRT utilization changes for ACO/APM participants and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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April 19, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Congressional health care hearings on at-home care, telehealth, and Medicare payments prompt AMA written responses and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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5 ways the AMA is fighting for physicians in 2024

Physicians face far too many challenges that interfere with patient care. Find out how the AMA is speaking up for patients and doctors.

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AMA welcomes MedPAC’s focus Medicare updates

At a MedPAC meeting, members  focused on challenges facing physician practices and especially the impact on inflation.

Press Releases
AMA Update for April 5, 2024: The physician role in changing health care: How does the AMA support medical specialty societies?
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The physician role in changing health care: How does the AMA support medical specialty societies?

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about organized medicine and the AMA's role in medicine.

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