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10 Min Read

Physicians will see Medicare payments rise in 2026

Provisions in MACRA and reconciliation package mean a rise after five years of cuts, but bigger fixes are needed to protect access to Medicare. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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8 Min Read

Senate budget-reconciliation bill risks worsening access to care

Bill would make it harder for patients to get and stay covered, fails to address Medicare pay, and eliminates loan options vital to medical students.  

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

Medicare Trustees warn about access to care for seniors

Report says Medicare-participating physicians face “significant” issues.

Press Releases
Sen. Roger Marshall, MD
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4 Min Read

Senate bill would provide 2% Medicare pay boost for 2025

After half a decade of physician payment cuts, the AMA supports a bipartisan bill introduced by Sen. Roger Marshall, MD. 

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

What’s wrong with Medicare physician payment?

From lack of inflation updates to broken budgeting rules, here are the basics on how patients’ access to physician care is being threatened.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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11 Min Read

AMA president urges physicians to turn anger into action

In final speech to HOD as AMA president, Dr. Scott reflects on a year of turmoil and challenge, why the AMA fights for change.

Press Releases
AMA Update for June 6, 2025: AMA Annual Meeting 2025: Budget reconciliation bill update and AMA advocacy in action
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14 Min Read

AMA Annual Meeting 2025: Budget reconciliation bill update and AMA advocacy in action

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about advocacy in health care and the latest about Medicare reform.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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14 Min Read

AMA Annual Meeting 2025: Budget reconciliation bill update and AMA advocacy in action [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about advocacy in health care and the latest about Medicare reform.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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5 Min Read

Physician well-being tracks higher, but so much more work remains

AMA efforts are helping drive a steady but significant decline in the burnout rate among physicians.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints