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  • Working to extinguish physician burnout
  • Leading the charge on Medicare payment reform
  • Tackling the overused prior authorization process
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4 MIN READ

In divided Congress, it’s full steam ahead for physician advocacy

It will be a contentious two years on Capitol Hill, but AMA experts see room to push physicians’ bipartisan agenda on Medicare pay reform and more.

Federal Advocacy
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4 MIN READ

AMA in the News: January 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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10 MIN READ

Jan. 27, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Medical organizations urge Congress to prioritize Medicare physician payment reform and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Congress must prioritize Medicare payment reform in 2023

A bipartisan approach on Capitol Hill is needed to fix flawed Medicare physician pay model that threatens practice sustainability and access to care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Medicare physician pay system needs a real fix—not more patches

2% pay cut in 2023 will lead to “tough decisions for a lot of practices,” says top expert. Learn how the AMA leads the charge to reform Medicare pay.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Feb 7, 2023 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: How the AMA is fighting for physicians and patients

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and learn about the AMA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill and how you can get involved.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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2 MIN READ

AMA commends MedPAC for recognizing costs of practicing medicine

The AMA commends the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) for recognizing that physician pay has not kept up with the cost of practicing medicine.

Press Releases
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Big provisions in $1.7 trillion omnibus: What doctors should know

End-of-year spending package didn’t stop all the Medicare pay cuts, but did include some important changes that will help patients and physicians.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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How the AMA will stand up for patients, physicians in 2023

The tripledemic, soaring burnout and Medicare pay cuts all mean physicians need a forceful ally on their side. Learn how the AMA will be there.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians