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Physicians still face a 27 percent cut in Medicare physician payments starting Jan. 1. Read AMA Wire and learn what physicians can do now to voice their concerns to Congress.

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AMA: Deficit Committee Failure Leaves 27 Percent Medicare Cut Looming on Jan. 1

The failure of the deficit committee forces our nation to continue on an unsustainable path...

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Amagine and MAHP Announce Plans to Speed Access to Insurance Information

Increased access facilitates efficiency and helps improve patient care

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AMA Statement on House Vote to Remove Three Percent Withholding

The AMA applauds Congress for passing this important piece of legislation that removes the three percent withholding provision...

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AMA Announces 2011 App Challenge Winners

Out of the hundreds of ideas submitted, two were selected by AMA members as the next great medical app ideas.

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Physicians Tell Congress: December Is Too Late, Repeal Medicare Physician Payment Formula Now

The AMA and specialty medical societies are urging Congress not to wait until the last minute to stop this devastating cut.

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On the Road with AMA President Peter W. Carmel, MD

Dr. Carmel writes that Congress cannot delay addressing the Medicare physician payment problem any longer.

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