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United States Capitol, Washington, DC
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Latest Medicare physician pay cut shows desperate need for overhaul

Half of this year’s 3.37% pay cut is allowed to stand after partial relief in budget deal. The AMA will relentlessly lead the charge for systemic reform.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

As cyberattack jeopardizes physician practices, AMA demands action

Unprecedented disruptions in wake of Change Healthcare cyber-takedown demand immediate attention.

Press Releases
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AMA honors Indiana congressman with Government Service Award

The AMA honored Rep. Larry Bucshon with the Award for Outstanding Government Service for his work on Medicare payment and prior authorization issues.

Press Releases
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AMA welcomes bipartisan letter to fend off Medicare cuts

AMA hopes letter’s promise becomes reality in the next few weeks.

Press Releases
Indiana Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, speaking at 2024 National Advocacy Conferene (NAC
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Key House members see hope to reverse Medicare pay cut—in part

Everyone in Congress—in both parties—now understands the Medicare physician pay system “is a huge problem,” says Indiana Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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What doctors wish patients knew about Medicare physician payment

Medicare physician payment is not keeping up with inflation. This has repercussions for patients’ access to care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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3 Min Read

Feb. 9, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

New resources available to Fix Medicare Now and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Fix Medicare now
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Congress must act now to stop Medicare cuts

Health care for tens of millions of patients is in jeopardy unless Congress acts immediately to reform the flawed and outdated Medicare payment system. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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What's next with Medicare payment reform, Part II

In the second part of a two-part episode of Moving Medicine, learn about where Medicare payment reform stands now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Moving Medicine Podcast