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10 principles to fix Medicare’s unsustainable physician pay system

The AMA and 120 state medical and national specialty societies are sending an unmistakable message to Congress about a much-needed overhaul.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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May 27, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on Medicare physician payment reform principles

Medicare physician payment reform principles call for a rational payment system and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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May 27, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA statement on Texas school shooting and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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How Medicare Advantage plans wrongly deny prior auth requests

Prior-authorization requests met Medicare’s clinical coverage criteria and were still denied, the OIG found. Learn how the AMA is tackling prior auth.

Prior Authorization
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James L. Madara, MD, on AMA's continuing commitment to doctors 175 years later

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with James Madara, MD, on AMA's continuing commitment to doctors 175 years later.

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Leadership
Moving Medicine Video Update
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AMA welcomes rule on Medicare Advantage Networks

The AMA welcomes the Biden Administration’s rule that strengthens Medicare Advantage (MA) network adequacy.

Press Releases
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AMA in the News: April 2022

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for April 2022.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 25, 2022

In the news: Proposed FDA ban on menthol cigarettes, USPSTF recommendations on low-dose aspirin regimens, youth suicides, Paxlovid and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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April 29, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Becerra sees need to end Medicare physician pay “cliffs” on the latest National Advocacy Update.

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