In Wake Of Cyberattack, Congress Asks HHS To Help End Heath Care Disruptions
Nearly 100 members of Congress have alerted the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra about the ongoing challenges patients and physicians are experiencing as a result of the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
American Medical Association (AMA) Urges Public To Get Vaccinated Amid Growing Measles Outbreaks
With an increasing number of measles cases reported across the U.S. and globally, vaccination rates declining and spring break travel beginning, the American Medical Association (AMA) today issued the following statement urging individuals to get vaccinated against the measles if not already immune
American Medical Association (AMA): MedPAC’s Call for Higher Medicare Payments Should Spur Congress To Act
“The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) today called for a physician payment update tied to the Medicare Economic Index (MEI), a move that physicians know is smart policy and desperately needed.
American Medical Association (AMA) : AHIP Offers Tone-Deaf Response To Cyberattack
“It is dumbfounding that following weeks of silence and a lack of assistance to struggling practices in the wake of the Change Healthcare cyberattack, AHIP’s response is a “business as usual” approach to prior authorization.
American Medical Association (AMA) Response To UnitedHealth Group Update On Change Healthcare Cyberattack
The March 18 timeline for testing Change Healthcare claims systems means significant financial disruption on physician practices will extend past 26 days before there is the possibility of establishing reliable network connections.
American Medical Association (AMA): Patients, Physicians Continue To Endure Medicare Cuts
While we appreciate the challenges Congress confronted when drafting the current 2024 appropriations package, we are extremely disappointed that about half of the 2024 Medicare physician payment cuts will be allowed to continue.
As Cyberattack Jeopardizes Physician Practices, AMA Demands Action
As the cyber-takedown of Change Healthcare has forced medical practices to go without revenue for a twelfth day, the American Medical Association (AMA) urged U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to use all its available authorities to ensure that physician practices can continue to function, and patients can continue to receive the care that they need.
Bipartisan Senate Letter Says Medicare Cut Threatens Access To Quality Care
In response to a Dear Colleague letter calling on the Senate to reverse devastating Medicare cuts that went into effect on January 1, American Medical Association President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D., MPH, released the following statement.
American Medical Association: Congress Fails Seniors, Physicians By Ignoring Medicare Cuts
“We are disappointed that Congress chose not to stop serious Medicare cuts for physician services in the temporary CR. Failure to reverse these cuts will create access issues for patients and small, independent physician practices, especially those in rural and underserved areas.
American Medical Association (AMA): New Prior Authorization Regulation To Benefit Patients And Physicians
“The American Medical Association (AMA) applauds Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Brooks-LaSure for heeding patients and the physician community in a final rule that makes important reforms in government-regulated health plans’ prior authorization programs for medical services
AMA Commends Medpac’s Renewed Call For Medicare Rates Tied To Inflation
“Since the Medicare Payment Advisory Committee (MedPAC) met last year and first called for increasing physician payment rates based on an inflation-based index for Medicare, Medicare payment rates continued to fall while practice expenses soared.
AMA Offers 10 Health Recommendations for New Year
With the new year approaching, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2024 and beyond.
American Medical Association Identifies Market Leaders In Health Insurance
The American Medical Association (AMA) today identified the industry giants with the biggest shares of the markets for commercial health insurance, Medicare Advantage, and public health exchanges, where high levels of market concentration leaves millions of Americans with limited competitive options for health insurance.
American Medical Association: The Continuing Resolution Prevents Chaos But The Medicare Cuts Remain On The Horizon
The following statement is attributable to:Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D., M.P.H.
President, American Medical Association
"While physicians are grateful that Congress and President Biden are averting a government shutdown, we are disappointed that nothing has been done about the looming and catastrophic Medicare cuts.
AMA Urges New Standards For Health Plan Network Adequacy
Concern remains that patients’ health care needs are not being met by health plans that offer inadequate networks of physicians, clinicians, and facilities.
Physicians: Cancel The Cut To Prevent Medicare From Cratering
Delegates at the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) forcefully called for fixes to the flawed Medicare payment system that imperils patient access and physician practices.
AMA Urges Insurance Coverage Parity For Emerging Treatment Options For Obesity
As a new generation of weight-loss medications has created additional options to treat obesity, insurance coverage barriers limit broad accessibility of these medications.
AMA Strengthens Policy To Address Growing National Drug Supply Shortages
As drug shortages continue to worsen and negatively impact patient care across the U.S., the American Medical Association (AMA) today adopted policy during the Interim Meeting of its House of Delegates strengthening its ongoing efforts to address this growing public health crisis.
American Medical Association Urges Vaccination To Protect Public During Respiratory Virus Season
As respiratory virus season begins, the American Medical Association (AMA) is urging everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated against the three main respiratory viruses expected to again circulate this year—influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
AMA Announces 2023 Joy In Medicine Recognized Organizations
The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced 72 health systems, hospitals and medical groups have earned national distinction as 2023 Joy in Medicine™ recognized organizations.