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3 MIN READ

Congress must tackle Medicare pay, telehealth in reconciliation

Massive budget-reconciliation package should stop 2022 Medicare physician payment cliff and keep telehealth’s momentum going after pandemic.

Medicare & Medicaid
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9 MIN READ

Aug. 27, 2021: National Advocacy Update

DOJ should close regulatory loophole for unserialized "ghost guns” and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 9, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 vaccine boosters, Delta variant surging, CDC recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women, Biden urges Congress to address high drug prices.

Publications & Newsletters
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2 MIN READ

Aug. 13, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on 2022 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule summary

2022 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule summary in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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7 MIN READ

Aug. 13, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Administration provides $90 million to improve health in rural areas and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Hard work ahead to stop looming Medicare physician pay cuts

With nearly 10% pay cuts set for 2022, AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Todd Askew says it’s time for Congress to reimagine Medicare payment.

Medicare & Medicaid
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13 MIN READ

Todd Askew on proposed rule for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew about advocacy efforts on issues that matter to physicians.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Moving Medicine Video Update
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11 MIN READ

July 30, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA advocates to improve maternal health and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Congress must not take physicians’ Medicare pay to build bridges

Proposals to take 2% sequester to help pay for infrastructure spending show Congress not taking seriously the fiscal cliff facing doctors in 2022.

Medicare & Medicaid