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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 6, 2024

In the news: Generic drug shortages, olive oil lowers dementia-related mortality, Ascension cybersecurity incident impacts 140 hospitals and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Medicare trustees warn of payment issue’s impact on access to care

The annual Medicare Trustees Report says the physician payment system has failed to keep up with the costs of practicing medicine.

Press Releases
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May 3, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on Change Healthcare cyberattack adverse impact

New AMA survey indicates physicians still feeling adverse impact from Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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May 3, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Physicians recommend condition-focused MIPS framework and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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The AMA is the otolaryngologist’s powerful ally in health care

On prior auth, scope creep, Medicare pay and more, the AMA fights to help otolaryngologists—and all physicians—so they can focus on patient care.

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6 MIN READ

AMA in the News: April 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for April 2024.

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Health spending back to pre-COVID rates—but not for physicians

Spending on prescription drugs grew at nearly triple the rate of national spending for physician services. Dive into the data with the AMA.

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May 22, 2024 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: What’s exacerbating the physician shortage crisis—and what’s needed to fix it

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn about the physician shortage crisis and ways to help bolster the physician workforce.

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Jun 4, 2024 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Mid-year update on Medicare physician payment—and what AMA is doing

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, tune in for the mid-year update and learn about the latest AMA efforts on Medicare physician payment reform.

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