Understanding Trends in U.S. Health Insurance and AMA Initiatives
Explore the latest trends in health insurance, AMA initiatives, and healthcare spending strategies to enhance patient care and professional practices.
AMA 2024 Study Highlights High Concentration in U.S. Health Insurance Markets
The AMA's 2024 report reveals significant concentration in U.S. commercial and Medicare Advantage health insurance markets, raising concerns over competition and consumer choice.
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Updates: Efficiency and Payment Reforms
Explore key 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule updates, including efficiency adjustments, practice expense reforms, and impacts on primary care and subspecialties under CMS policies.
Senator Cassidy Challenges AMA Over CPT Coding Control and Licensing Fees
Senator Bill Cassidy demands transparency from AMA over CPT coding system royalties and licensing fees amidst CMS payment cuts, raising concerns on healthcare reimbursement and costs.
AMA Supports CMS's ACCESS Model to Advance Tech-Enabled Chronic Care in Medicare
The AMA endorses CMS's ACCESS Model, promoting technology-enabled care for chronic conditions in Medicare patients, aiming to improve outcomes and modernize disease management.
AMA Advocates 7-Step Physician Strategy for Medicare Payment Reform
The AMA details a 7-step advocacy strategy for physicians to engage Congress and advance sustainable Medicare payment reforms amid ongoing payment challenges.
AMA Report Highlights Market Concentration Among PBMs and Calls for Greater Transparency
The AMA report reveals high market concentration among pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), vertical integration with insurers, and calls for increased transparency and regulatory reforms to control drug prices and enhance competition.