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6 MIN READ

How the AMA is fighting for physicians now

The push is on for a 2025 Medicare payment update—but that’s not all. On prior auth, scope of practice, burnout and tech, the AMA fights for doctors.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians

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6 MIN READ

Retail clinic failures show pressures facing physician practices

Retailers’ struggles with in-store clinics emphasize the need to reform Medicare physician payments and further support private-practice sustainability.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 MIN READ

CMS should be transparent on impact of Medicare pay cuts

After proposing another 2.8% cut despite rising practice costs, the administration should tell Congress action is needed to fix Medicare now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

We must fix Medicare now. Here are 8 reasons why.

It’s time to make changes before the system hits a breaking point where physicians can no longer afford to see Medicare patients.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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5 MIN READ

All of medicine stands behind these 4 crucial Medicare pay fixes

With another physician pay cut lurking, letter urges lawmakers to adopt physician-backed reforms, many already before Congress. Here’s what must change.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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10 MIN READ

AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy
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15 MIN READ

Medicare alternative payment models

Understand the choice of payment options MACRA offers physicians.

Payment & Delivery Models
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4 MIN READ

What is value-based care? These are the key elements

There is a lot of talk—and confusion—about value-based care. Learn how to identify, measure and promote high-value care with the AMA.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 MIN READ

What’s wrong with Medicare physician payment?

Inflation-adjusted Medicare pay has fallen nearly 30% this century, and CMS has proposed a 2.8% cut for 2025. Dive deep on how to fix Medicare now.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians