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AMA calls on Congress to fend off scheduled Medicare cuts

AMA urged Congress today to prevent arbitrary across-the-board Medicare cuts.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 8, 2021

In the news: CDC issues guidance for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, USPSTF updates lung cancer screening recommendations, COVID-19 relief package.

Publications & Newsletters
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March 12, 2021: National Advocacy Update

President signs the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Meet the AMA’s Capitol Hill allies protecting patients and practices

Learn how a diverse group of lawmakers has worked with the AMA to carry favorable legislation over the finish line and block harmful measures.

Federal Advocacy
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Medicare sequester stakes rise with 6% doctor pay cut in store

Congress must take immediate action to stop what could amount to big cuts for physician practices already slammed by drop in revenues during the pandemic.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Todd Askew recaps takeaways from National Advocacy Conference

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a recap on takeaways from National Advocacy Conference.

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Why Congress must act now to prevent physician Medicare pay cuts

As their revenue plummets during the pandemic, physicians are in store for 2% Medicare pay cuts. Learn more with the AMA.

Medicare & Medicaid
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5 big issues for physicians on Capitol Hill in 2021

This year physicians’ visits are virtual, but advocacy in areas such as health coverage and telehealth hit very close to home.

Federal Advocacy
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Feb. 19, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on telling Congress to support H.R. 315, the "Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act"

Tell Congress to support H.R. 315, the "Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act" in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update