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Recent News About American Medical Association
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The Senate is witnessing bipartisan efforts to oppose proposed cuts to Medicare payments.
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A new report highlights the urgent need for action to address the overdose epidemic.
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has released its 2024 edition of "Competition in Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Study of US Markets," which provides an in-depth analysis of health insurance market concentration across the United States.
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has announced a new policy aimed at addressing the ongoing drug supply shortages affecting the nation.
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted several new policies to address ongoing challenges in medical education, particularly focusing on rural healthcare access, continuing medical education (CME) reporting, and fair compensation for...
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted several new public health policies aimed at improving the nation's health.
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Physicians and medical students at the American Medical Association (AMA) Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates have voted to adopt a policy addressing issues with insurers' prior authorization processes.
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The American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for the federal government to simplify the Medicare enrollment process for seniors approaching age 65.
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Hospitals in the United States that qualify for nonprofit status enjoy significant tax exemptions, including relief from income, property, and sales taxes.
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In a recent address to delegates, Dr. Bruce A. Scott, President of the American Medical Association (AMA), highlighted several pressing issues affecting physicians today.
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The final rule of the 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule has been released, highlighting two significant figures: a 2.8% payment cut for physicians and an estimated 3.5% rise in the Medicare Economic Index.
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A new bill has been introduced in Congress to prevent a significant Medicare payment cut scheduled for January 1.
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The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging the public to get vaccinated as the respiratory virus season approaches.
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A lawsuit has been filed in the Northern District of Illinois against MultiPlan, accusing the company of engaging in an unlawful price-fixing scheme that has impacted physicians since 2015. The lawsuit claims that this practice has forced doctors to accept lower payments for out-of-network services, often insufficient to cover operating costs. As a result, many medical practices have had to close or alter their services, reducing patient options.
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The American Medical Association (AMA) and MedCerts have joined forces to enhance the blood pressure measurement skills of healthcare professionals, including medical assistants. This collaboration aims to provide standardized educational content that will train these professionals in accurate and consistent blood pressure measurement techniques.
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Medicare reform is gaining significant bipartisan support in the House of Representatives, with 233 members urging action on a pending Medicare payment cut. This majority is calling on the Speaker to address Medicare reform during the upcoming lame-duck session.
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has announced the 2024 recipients of its Joy in Medicine recognition, highlighting health organizations that have taken significant steps to address physician burnout. Despite a decline in burnout rates following the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue persists among physicians compared to other U.S. workers.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Ad Council have joined forces to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against the flu. The call comes after preliminary estimates showed that during the 2023-2024 flu season, at least 41 million people contracted the flu, resulting in 490,000 hospitalizations and 25,000 deaths. Despite these numbers, less than half of the U.S. population received a flu vaccine.
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Hypertension, a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke, affects nearly half of U.S. adults, according to the 2024 American Heart Association Statistical Update. This condition incurs over $52 billion annually in healthcare costs. In response to this widespread issue, the Target: BP™ initiative was launched in 2015 by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association.
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has filed a brief with the Supreme Court in the case of Garland v. VanDerStok, urging the court to uphold an ATF rule concerning unregistered firearm kits. The rule states that these kits, which can be easily converted into functional firearms, fall under the Gun Control Act.