Inadequate payment rates, high resource costs and regulatory red tape are increasingly driving physicians away from working in private practice and toward employment at hospitals or practices owned by private equity firms.

The AMA is optimistic about Congress passing legislation that would provide the long-term Medicare payment fix that physicians need so they can be confident that they are going to be able to financially sustain their practices.

The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is at a breaking point, causing serious physician shortages — and unless policymakers act quickly to fix our healthcare system, things will only get worse. Policymakers in Washington need to step up and reform this broken system.

After unsuccessful attempts to include the reimbursement redo in a 2024 year-end spending bill and the continuing resolution in March, the GOP Doctors Caucus and its co-chair, Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.), are optimistic about finding a place for the so-called “doc fix” in the sprawling House GOP reconciliation bill that’s taking shape on Capitol Hill.

Medicare has slashed physician reimbursement again. Unless Congress takes swift and meaningful action, Americans could see the unraveling of independent medical practices across the country.

Independent physician practices are struggling with rising medical costs, dwindling Medicare payments and a host of other factors, such as labor and workforce challenges and the lingering economic impact of the pandemic.

Physical therapists face serious challenges caused by the ongoing Medicare cuts. Nick Patel joins Jimmy McKay to break down what’s happening on Capitol Hill, why advocacy is critical now more than ever, and what PTs and clinic owners need to do to protect their future.

America’s senior population is predicted to nearly double by 2050. Yet, the current doctor shortage, which is being exacerbated by Medicare cuts, is making it increasingly harder for patients to access care. See why America's leaders must ensure the stability and security of the Medicare program.

The AMA applauds the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) for urging Congress to link Medicare payment updates for physician practices to the growth in the cost of providing care – a timely recommendation as lawmakers wrestle with how to handle yet another cut in physician pay.