California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, at podium at 2024 National Advocacy Conferene (NAC)
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Message from Congress to doctors: “Keep up the pressure”

California Rep. Ami Bera, MD, and other House members say physicians’ voices are powerful on Medicare pay, prior authorization and other key issues.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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March 22, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Bipartisan members of Congress push for proper implementation of No Surprises Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA honors Indiana congressman with Government Service Award

The AMA honored Rep. Larry Bucshon with the Award for Outstanding Government Service for his work on Medicare payment and prior authorization issues.

Press Releases
Hands gesturing during a meeting
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Proposed rule on surprise billing disputes a step in right direction

Some positive signs in effort to level playing field on disputes between physicians and payers. Also, the independent-dispute resolution portal reopens.

Access to Care
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Jan. 12, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Year end brings windfall of No Surprises Act updates—including reopening of IDR portal for all dispute types and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Reject black-box approach to resolving No Surprises Act disputes

The AMA and American Hospital Association urge appeals court to uphold decision tossing unfair, opaque dispute-resolution process. Learn more.

Access to Care
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7 Min Read

Sept. 22, 2023: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges that telehealth prescribing benefits be protected and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 11, 2023: State Advocacy Update

U.S. district court sides with physicians for third straight time on No Surprises Act lawsuits and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 14, 2023: National Advocacy Update

 Concerns over CMS increasing prior authorization requirements and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update