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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5 MIN READ

AMA in the News: November 2022

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for November 2022.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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12 MIN READ

Reducing physician burden with Medicare payment with Todd Askew [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what parents and physicians need to know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update Podcast
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12 MIN READ

Reducing physician burden with Medicare payment with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about what parents and physicians need to know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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Medicare & Medicaid
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

Bipartisan House group seeks Medicare pay fixes. AMA delivers.

Learn how the AMA is challenging Congress to work on systemic reforms and make Medicare work better for patients and physicians.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Bipartisan support in Congress for extending 5% APM incentives

The alternative payment model (APM) incentives save Medicare money and improve care, yet will end this year if Congress fails to act. Learn more.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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6 MIN READ

Nov. 11, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on Medicare payment

What’s happening with Medicare payment now and more in the latest Advocacy Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Senators sound alarm on need to stop Medicare physician pay cuts

46 senators call on Senate leaders for bipartisan work to protect access to care. Learn how the AMA is leading the charge to reform Medicare pay.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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2 MIN READ

AMA: Fee schedule reminds Congress that cuts threaten patient access

Medicare payment schedule released today puts Congress on notice that a nearly 4.5% reduction in payment rates is reality unless lawmakers act before Jan. 1.

Press Releases
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7 MIN READ

Telehealth progress relies on making temporary policies permanent

Physicians are showing creativity in the use of telehealth, but this versatility is tied to the temporary waiving of outdated laws and regulations.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians