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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2 MIN READ

Congress taking first step in Medicare reform journey

The AMA today welcomed a legislative effort that could put Congress on the path to finally reforming the outdated Medicare payment system.

Press Releases
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11 MIN READ

Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest update for Medicare physician payments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
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11 MIN READ

Inflation-based update for Medicare physician payments 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 latest update for Medicare physician payments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update Podcast
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2 MIN READ

Medicare report diagnoses tough times ahead unless Congress acts

Another government report today echoed what AMA and others have been saying: The Medicare payment system has not kept up with the cost of practicing medicine.

Press Releases
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5 MIN READ

AMA in the News: March 2023

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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24 MIN READ

How the AMA is fighting for physicians and patients in Washington, Part II

In the second part of a two-part series episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the AMA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill and how you can get involved.

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Federal Advocacy
Moving Medicine Podcast
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12 MIN READ

March 24, 2023: National Advocacy Update

CMS issues new guidance on PHE unwinding, including important implications for audio-only services and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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25 MIN READ

How the AMA is fighting for physicians and patients in Washington, Part I

In the first part of a two-part series episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the AMA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill and how you can get involved.

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Federal Advocacy
Moving Medicine Podcast
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4 MIN READ

Medicare physician pay must track inflation—every year

MedPAC recommendation is a good start, but more action is needed to protect older Americans’ access to high-quality care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians