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This is the year to reform Medicare pay, boost telehealth

The AMA scored some wins for doctors in 2021, but big challenges lie ahead this year. Learn about efforts to fix outdated physician pay models.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA statement on continuing freeze of Medicare physician payment

The AMA disagreed with the MedPAC’s recommendation to continue the freeze in Medicare physician fee payments because it threatens patient access to quality care.

Press Releases
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Jan. 7, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on federal advocacy agenda for 2022

The AMA outlines its federal advocacy agenda for 2022. Learn more in this Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 7, 2022: National Advocacy Update

New physician toolkit PDF on No Surprises Act implementation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 7, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

New podcasts on surprise billing and telehealth available and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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More work remains to resolve Medicare payment situation

Congress took welcome action this month to avert Medicare payment cuts, but additional steps must be taken to provide permanent reform.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Not grandma’s CPT: Code set evolves amid pandemic, pay challenges

CPT Editorial Panel provides rapid response to COVID-19, and CPT symposium’s expert panelists advise on frequent Medicare coding conundrums.

CPT®
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Congress moves to tackle Medicare physician pay cliff

Following months of fierce physician advocacy, Congress halts nearly 10% cut in Medicare payment that had been set to take effect in new year.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Todd Askew on new legislation that averts Medicare payment crisis

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about AMA’s latest advocacy efforts on Medicare payment.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Moving Medicine Video Update