APA President Jack Resneck Jr. and CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
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5 MIN READ

How doctors shaped prior-auth reforms in Medicare Advantage

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure says physicians’ stories of prior-authorization care delays helped prompt policy fixes. Learn more.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Medicare physician pay must track inflation—every year

MedPAC recommendation is a good start, but more action is needed to protect older Americans’ access to high-quality care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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3 MIN READ

AMA commends MedPAC for move to recognize costs of practicing medicine

Physician organizations join together to urge Congress to pass legislation providing for an annual inflation-based payment update.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

A guide for senior physicians on Medicare coverage—as a patient

Amid myriad Medicare enrollment options, AMA’s insurance pros advise on how to find one that meets your needs and budget as a physician 65 or older.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Feb 10 - 12, 2025 ·
1 MIN READ

National Advocacy Conference

The AMA National Advocacy Conference will take place on Feb. 10-12, 2025. Download the 2024 PDF action kits.

Events
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9 MIN READ

March 10, 2023: National Advocacy Update

CMS issues new guidance on PHE unwinding, including important implications for audio-only services and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
AMA physician burnout webinar
Mar 9, 2023 ·
61 MIN READ

AMA physician burnout webinar

A panel of leading physician wellness experts discuss the symptoms and drivers of physician burnout and provide solutions to address the burnout crisis. Access the recording now.

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Fighting for Physicians
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6 MIN READ

Burnout is a health crisis for doctors—and patients

We need frank talks about how to address the factors driving physician burnout. It’s starting with leadership from the AMA and the U.S. surgeon general.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Apr 14, 2023 ·
50 MIN READ

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: How prior authorization disrupts patient care

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and learn about the current state of prior authorization.

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Advocacy Insights Webinar Series