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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March 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks Congress not to adopt MedPAC recommendation to continue Medicare physician payment freeze and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA asks Congress to fix Medicare Physician Payment System

The AMA advised Congress to fix the Medicare Physician Payment System and reject arbitrary payment freeze that jeopardizes patient access.

Press Releases
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March 4, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS gives physicians more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Todd Askew on AMA’s latest advocacy efforts to support physicians

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew, about the AMA’s latest advocacy efforts.

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Access to Care
Moving Medicine Video Update
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Fixing Medicare pay system once and for all tops advocacy agenda

Reforming Medicare physician payment, overhauling prior authorization and maintaining telehealth expansion are AMA advocacy goals for 2022.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Top federal issues

The AMA Advocacy Insights webinar "Top federal issues," was held in lieu of the 2022 National Advocacy Conference—download 5 action kit PDFs to learn more.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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Brittany Ikwuagwu talks about med student advocacy on key issues

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Brittany Ikwuagwu on how medical students can advocate for key issues in medicine.

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Medical Students
Moving Medicine Video Update
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In congressional visits, medical students will target big issues

The 2022 AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference offers future doctors a chance to make their voice heard with the nation’s top lawmakers. Learn more.

Medical Students
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Get paid for the care management your physician practice delivers

There are several categories of CPT codes to help you properly bill for care-management services. Learn more with the AMA.

CPT®