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9 key improvements CMS should make on MIPS

Fixing MIPS offers the Trump administration a chance to deliver on its agenda to remove regulatory roadblocks.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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CMS should revise pay proposals to strengthen private practice

AMA urges CMS officials to look at the data and work with physicians to meet shared goals and improve access to care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Sept. 19, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA provides input to CMS on outpatient hospital and ASC payment proposals and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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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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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: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Tell Congress to pass long-term physician payment reform and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 25, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Proposed 2026 Medicare physician payment rule would redistribute pay across specialties and practice types and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update