What does AMA fight for? Why is #priorautho taking so long? What is the scope of practice for the AMA? This and more from my recent appearance on AMA Update.

Physicians nationwide continue to witness the dangerous consequences of #priorauth. New AMA survey data supports our fight against these processes that delay treatment, burden practices, and harm patients. It's time to #FixPriorAuth now. spr.ly/6014gE1Lr

In a conversation with MedPage Today, I outline my main goals for my term this year: boosting Medicare reimbursement and cutting down prior authorization burdens. These issues are why the AMA is tirelessly #FightingForDocs. spr.ly/6018gET6m

With CMSGov estimating a 5th consecutive year of Medicare payment reductions, the death by a thousand cuts continues. Physician practices cannot continue to absorb rising costs while payment rates dwindle. It demands a comprehensive legislative solution. spr.ly/60169Ibwr

Physicians are paying the price for a broken Medicare payment system. That’s especially true for physicians like me in small, independent practices, repeatedly enduring cuts in a time of steadily increasing practice costs. This is urgent. #FixMedicareNow spr.ly/6016ivrlp

It is no surprise that cybercriminals are taking aim at health care targets more frequently—and inflicting tremendous harm. Physician practices must take steps to prepare and protect against these cybercriminals amid an ever-evolving threat universe. spr.ly/6015lBhJ9

Despite interest and enthusiasm, complexities plus a lack of resources and alignment create a heavy administrative burden for many primary care physicians participating in value-based care — and are considerable barriers to those contemplating adoption. spr.ly/6012liNUw

Physicians go into medicine because we are driven to help others, yet ever-increasing demands on our time and attention create inescapable barriers to patient care. Some good news is that AMA has resources to help support our well-being. spr.ly/6019lx5rc

#OurAMA urges SCOTUS to uphold FDA's marketing denial orders for flavored e-cigarettes. These products have fueled persistently high rates of youth nicotine addiction. Protecting kids from the harms of e-cigarettes is critical to protecting public health. spr.ly/6012WDCiG

It’s difficult to reconcile how the richest and most productive country on Earth has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries -- to reduce maternal mortality, we must include social determinants of health. Here are specific steps. spr.ly/6014WErew

We must include social determinants of health in mapping a comprehensive solution to reduce the country’s tragically high rate of maternal mortality, says AMA President Bruce Scott, as he outlines essential steps to get there. spr.ly/6017WEr8c

Thank you for having me, TODAY!

Physicians are facing a fifth consecutive year of unsustainable Medicare payment reductions. Enough is enough. #OurAMA urges CMSGov to be transparent about the negative impacts of these cuts on physicians and their patients. It's time to #FixMedicareNow. spr.ly/6013WJxLW

#OurAMA commends the Admin for their commitment to ensuring that the federal MHPAEA has the teeth to protect patients from health insurance company actions that too-often discriminatorily restrict access to mental health & substance use disorder care. spr.ly/6011WYzec

Some of the nation’s largest retailers have struggled to open health clinics. If retail giants can’t make today’s care delivery model work financially, how on earth can physicians in private practice? spr.ly/6010oXusi

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Unless Congress acts soon, 2025 will mark the 5th consecutive year of payment cuts for physicians and extend a devastating decline in Medicare physician reimbursement that already stretches beyond two decades. We must #FixMedicareNow. spr.ly/6018tLQln

Meet the AMA's new CEO: John Whyte, MD, MPH. With digital savvy, health policy expertise, and clinical experience, he's set to lead a bold new era in American medicine. spr.ly/6019NMJQc