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AMA: Patients and physicians grateful for Congress fending off Medicare cuts

Senate action gives Congress time to work on reforms to address the flaws in the Medicare payment system.

Press Releases
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AMA urges Congress to avert devastating Medicare cuts

This agreement would postpone substantial reductions in Medicare payments for physician services and provide time to identify system reforms.

Press Releases
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13.9 billion ways COVID-19 has affected Medicare spending

Spending on services listed in 2020 Medicare physician payment schedule was $13.9 billion lower than expected, says a new AMA report.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Medicare spending on physician services declined $13.9 billion in 2020

New AMA report documents unprecedented changes in Medicare spending during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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COVID-19 financial impact on physician practices

Learn about the economic impact of COVID-19 on physician practices with the COVID-19 Physician practice financial impact survey results.

Sustainability
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Congress fails patients and physicians on Medicare cuts

We urge congressional leadership to prioritize continued access to care for Medicare patients by taking urgent steps to stop these Medicare cuts.

Press Releases
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Telehealth should be lasting care mode, not a temporary measure

Learn from AMA President-elect Jack Resneck Jr., MD, about why congressional legislation is vital to boosting patients’ access to telemedicine.

Digital
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 15, 2021

In the news: Medicare premiums increase 15%, ACA enrollment, Pfizer COVID-19 drug regimen, U.S. overdose deaths, health care associations on vaccine-or-testing mandate.

Publications & Newsletters
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Nov. 19, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Infrastructure bill signed into law and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update