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4 MIN READ

In divided Congress, it’s full steam ahead for physician advocacy

It will be a contentious two years on Capitol Hill, but AMA experts see room to push physicians’ bipartisan agenda on Medicare pay reform and more.

Federal Advocacy
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4 MIN READ

Jan. 27, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Recap of the 2023 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Congress must prioritize Medicare payment reform in 2023

A bipartisan approach on Capitol Hill is needed to fix flawed Medicare physician pay model that threatens practice sustainability and access to care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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3 MIN READ

Stop New Jersey’s Rx scope creep for advanced practice nurses

Legislation to expand scope of practice for advanced practice nurses and allow independent prescribing would hurt patient care.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Feb 7, 2023 ·
51 MIN READ

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: How the AMA is fighting for physicians and patients

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and learn about the AMA’s advocacy on Capitol Hill and how you can get involved.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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9 MIN READ

Jan. 13, 2023: National Advocacy Update

One month until AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Training up private practice staff fast to help fill MA needs

Learn about an XPRIZE finalist that is taking a new approach to “rapid reskilling” that could help understaffed physician private practices.

Private Practices
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5 MIN READ

How the AMA will stand up for patients, physicians in 2023

The tripledemic, soaring burnout and Medicare pay cuts all mean physicians need a forceful ally on their side. Learn how the AMA will be there.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

How this physician leader helps bring hospital care to the home

Geisinger’s Narayana Murali, MD, says hospital-at-home care prevents readmissions and ED visits for patients—particularly those in rural areas.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight