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Aug. 29, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Discussion with CMS leadership: 2026 MPFS Rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA urges alternative approaches for two flawed CMS proposals

Proposals would affect a wide array of physician specialties, hurt patient access and encourage more consolidation in health care. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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HHS adopts AMA-backed changes to Medicare’s Plan Finder

With the changes, patients will have more accurate information and will be able to choose plans that actually include their trusted physicians and hospitals. 

Press Releases
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Aug. 15, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Federal health research tackles kidney disease and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Is consent for chronic care management required regularly?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about consent for chronic care management.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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House, Senate bills would expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

The legislation would allow pharmacists to diagnose and treat patients without having received the necessary education or training to do so.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Aug. 8, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

August recess is here—tell Congress to fix Medicare now and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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7 tips for physicians to engage Congress during August recess

Physicians can leverage public meetings, site visits and more to educate lawmakers, experts say. One key: Be “politely persistent.” 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Aug. 1, 2025: National Advocacy Update

No Surprises Act Enforcement Act introduced with AMA support and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update