American Medical Association (AMA)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest professional association and lobbying group of physicians and medical students. The AMA mission is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. The association represents physicians with a unified voice in courts and legislative bodies across the nation, removing obstacles that interfere with patient care, leading efforts to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises, and driving the future of medicine to tackle the biggest challenges in healthcare.

TAVR reinterventions: What new data tell us about redo, explant trends over time
TAVR reintervention rates remain low. However, they are slowly rising as the procedure is used more to treat patients with severe aortic stenosis. Researchers think this trend may continue going forward.
Real-world data link semaglutide, tirzepatide to improved heart failure outcomes
GLP-1 drugs have been taking the United States by storm in recent years. According to a new study of more than 90,000 patients, some of these medications can also make a big impact on reducing adverse heart failure outcomes.
MGMA warns of government overreach in the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
The Medical Group Management Association shares concerns about the draft fee schedule published in July. A major concern is the government possibly changing how RVUs are set, rather than allowing the medical specialty representatives to have a say.
ACR has concerns about nonphysician scope creep in radiology
Efforts to expand the scope of practice for these lesser-trained clinicians are increasing as the growing shortage of physicians becomes more pronounced, especially in rural areas.
Early rhythm control boosts AFib outcomes for patients with obesity, diabetes
Researchers expected these conditions to reduce the benefits of early treatment. However, that was not the case.

AMA maps out 5-point ‘road to recovery’ for frazzled physicians

Supporting telehealth, reforming Medicare, fixing the prior authorization process—these are three of five goals the American Medical Association is pursuing in an expansive new program.

Prior authorization under fire in Inspector General investigation

An investigation from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regarding prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans revealed concerns about access to care.

AMA appoints new editor of JAMA

The American Medical Association (AMA) has named Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS, as its next editor for the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and JAMA Network.

UnitedHealth, Change Healthcare extend merger agreement, adding $650M breakup fee if DOJ suit prevails

The two companies said the agreement reflects their commitment to combining and desire to fight the Department of Justice's "meritless legal challenge to this merger."

‘Deeply troubled’: Doc groups blast MedPAC call for zero physician services pay update in 2023

Congress has provided billions in relief during the public health emergency, and patient volumes continue to rebound, the commission contended.

Healthcare groups urge Congress to extend hospital-at-home waivers

Dozens of healthcare groups have banded together to ask Congress to extend waivers for hospital care at home that were granted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AMA launches initiative to support more equitable health innovation

The AMA created initiative to supports leading industry stakeholders in committing to equitable health innovation opportunities targeted to improving health outcomes in historically marginalized communities.

Prior authorization burdens are increasing

Healthcare leaders agree prior authorization burdens are increasing.

American Medical Association (AMA)

TAVR reinterventions: What new data tell us about redo, explant trends over time

Real-world data link semaglutide, tirzepatide to improved heart failure outcomes

MGMA warns of government overreach in the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

ACR has concerns about nonphysician scope creep in radiology

Early rhythm control boosts AFib outcomes for patients with obesity, diabetes