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As practices fight to survive, health plans see another payday

For doctors, it’s five straight years of Medicare payment cuts. For Medicare Advantage plans, pay’s going up 4.33%. Congress must fix Medicare now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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For AMA’s president, the fight for doctors is personal

Failures to fix Medicare pay, prior authorization are hurting doctors and patients. AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD, sees it in his own practice.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
Sullen man sits in waiting room chair
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How Medicare’s broken pay system harms rural patients, physicians

Virginia rural family physician Sterling N. Ransone Jr., MD, says falling payment rates affect practice hiring and tech investments.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Jan. 24, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

New congressional speakers announced: AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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YPS Members and News Highlights-January 2025

Incorporating patient-centered values in the new year, and the upcoming National Advocacy Conference, Feb. 10-12, in Washington, D.C.

Young Physicians
Jason Goldman, MD
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Big Medicare pay fixes are needed to save this solo practice

Internist Jason Goldman, MD, brings a personal touch to care, but isn’t sure how long that can survive under a broken Medicare payment system.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Jan 29, 2025 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: AMA advocacy priorities with a new administration and Congress

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn how AMA advocacy is positioned to effect change on the key issues facing patients and physicians with a new administration and new Congress.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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Dec. 20, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Two finalized rules further support health data sharing and include key exceptions, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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