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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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 31, 2023

In the news: New Medicare program for dementia care, deaths tied to excessive drinking on the rise, USPSTF recommendation on folic acid and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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11 MIN READ

Medicare and telehealth advocacy developments on Capitol Hill with Jason Marino

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest Medicare and telehealth advocacy developments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
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11 MIN READ

Medicare and telehealth advocacy developments on Capitol Hill with Jason Marino [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest Medicare and telehealth advocacy developments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update Podcast
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House members to leadership: Fix Medicare now

A bipartisan letter urges congressional leaders to take up reform to payment system.

Press Releases
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AMA in the News: July 2023

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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July 28, 2023: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA’s take on CMS’ Medicare physician payment proposal and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 28, 2023: Advocacy Update other news

ICYMI: National study to document changes in physician practice expenses and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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Congress must act now on Medicare physician payment reform

Both patient care and physician practice viability are in jeopardy unless Congress acts quickly to overhaul the Medicare physician payment system.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Proposed 3.36% Medicare pay cut shows why overhaul is badly needed

The cost of practicing medicine will rise 4.5%, yet physician pay is set to fall. The AMA is building momentum in Congress to fix Medicare now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians