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May 19, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on "Medicare basics" series

New “Medicare basics” series offers background for advocates and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Physicians unite to back cornerstone of Medicare pay overhaul

Linking Medicare physician pay updates to inflation is the first of a three-part plan for a more sustainable system. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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April 21, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on Medicare payment legislation

Physician organizations applaud introduction of Medicare payment legislation and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Health care groups rally behind bill to reform Medicare payment

Bill would tie annual Medicare fee schedule updates to the Medicare Economic Index, something the AMA has long advocated.

Press Releases
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Key Medicare physician pay reform bill introduced in Congress

The bipartisan legislation introduced by four physician House members would ensure that doctors’ Medicare pay keeps pace with inflation. Learn more.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Congress taking first step in Medicare reform journey

The AMA today welcomed a legislative effort that could put Congress on the path to finally reforming the outdated Medicare payment system.

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Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest update for Medicare physician payments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
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Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments with Todd Askew [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest update for Medicare physician payments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update Podcast
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Medicare report diagnoses tough times ahead unless Congress acts

Another government report today echoed what AMA and others have been saying: The Medicare payment system has not kept up with the cost of practicing medicine.

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