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Is private practice collapsing? Congress can help stem the tide

From Medicare payment to prior authorization and beyond, independent physicians are being squeezed out of practice. The AMA is pushing hard for fixes.

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Private Practices
Fighting for Physicians
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August recess a key chance for doctors to press case on Medicare

Doctors can help fix Medicare in face-to-face visits with members of Congress this month. The AMA is giving them the tools to do it right.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Aug 1, 2024 ·
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AMA’s August Recess Campaign: Fix Medicare Now

Join the AMA for an informative virtual session that will review how physician advocates can engage their members of Congress during the August recess.

Events
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July 26, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on congressional action on Medicare physician payment

125+ medical associations push for congressional action on Medicare physician payment and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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July 26, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

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

Advocacy Update
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With physicians facing Medicare cuts, AMA and others urge Congress to act

The AMA and 126 other health organizations are asking Congress to pass bills crucial to the sustainability of physician practices.

Press Releases
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Fixing Medicare includes easing doctors’ use of data registries

Medicare’s pay system is unsustainable. One problem: Physicians are limited in how they can use clinical data registries to improve care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Medicare physician payment reform has never been more urgent

CMS’ latest round of proposed Medicare payment cuts underscores why physicians demand reform. Stopgap measures and quick fixes won’t work.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Physicians need timely MIPS data to advance value-based care

Sharing Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) data with doctors is a must-fix when it comes to Medicare physician payment reform.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians