An AMA membership means you are...

  • Working to extinguish physician burnout
  • Leading the charge on Medicare payment reform
  • Tackling the overused prior authorization process
  • Supporting physician-led team-based care
  • #FightingForDocs
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13 MIN READ

The physician role in changing health care: How does the AMA support medical specialty societies? [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about organized medicine and the AMA's role in medicine.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
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3 MIN READ

Why Medicare’s experts see need to tie physician pay to inflation

MedPAC acknowledges Medicare physician pay problems, but its recommendations do not go far enough. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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3 MIN READ

On National Doctors’ Day, saying thanks is just the start

National Doctors’ Day is a chance to thank America’s physicians for all they do to advance patient care, save lives and improve the nation’s health.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, at podium at 2024 National Advocacy Conferene (NAC)
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5 MIN READ

Message from Congress to doctors: “Keep up the pressure”

California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, and other House members say physicians’ voices are powerful on Medicare pay, prior authorization and other key issues.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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2 MIN READ

AMA: MedPAC’s call for higher Medicare payments should spur Congress

AMA welcomes MedPAC’s recommendation for a physician payment update.

Press Releases
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10 MIN READ

Change Healthcare breach: Financial relief, resources and next steps for physicians 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 Change Healthcare cyber security incident.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for March 13, 2024: Change Healthcare breach: Financial relief, resources and next steps for physicians with Todd Askew
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10 MIN READ

Change Healthcare breach: Financial relief, resources and next steps for physicians with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Change Healthcare cyber security incident.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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5 MIN READ

The only cure for Medicare payment mess is wholesale reform

Congress again has failed to stop Medicare physician pay cuts. Comprehensive, long-term changes that protect patients’ access to care are long overdue.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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3 MIN READ

March 8, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Congress on verge of passing Medicare physician payment legislation and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update