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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3 MIN READ

Telehealth is fundamental to care. The Senate must act like it.

The AMA and 300-plus others say virtual care has been “transformational” and call on senators to continue telehealth flexibilities for at least two years.

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Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

Proposed 2023 physician pay schedule deepens Medicare’s instability

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services can help push systemic physician payment reforms. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Inside the massive proposed 2023 Medicare physician pay schedule

CMS plan for 2023 shows the need to overhaul a payment system that is unsustainable for patients and doctors. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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13 MIN READ

Aug. 5, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Big steps for bill to streamline prior authorization in Medicare Advantage and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Huge House win puts telehealth extension in Senate’s hands

Bill to extend Medicare telehealth payment, regulatory flexibilities through 2024 wins overwhelming vote. Learn how the AMA is supporting telehealth.

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Fighting for Physicians
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2 MIN READ

July 8, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Webinar recording now available: The future of telemedicine and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA's advocacy efforts push for permanent telehealth advancements

Download report, action kit and issue brief PDFs—learn how the AMA pushes for permanent telehealth advancements made during the COVID-19 pandemic and supports the future of telehealth.

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Jun 2, 2022 ·
46 MIN READ

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: The future of telemedicine

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar on the future of telemedicine and telemedicine policy.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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Medical boards get guidance on setting rules for telemedicine

Physicians back the Federation of State Medical Boards’ updated telemedicine policy. Learn how the AMA is supporting telehealth.

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Fighting for Physicians