AMA August 28, 2023
In an era of deep political divisions, there are days where it seems impossible for our two major political parties in Washington, D.C., to agree on anything of substance. In reality, the two parties aren’t that far apart on multiple health-related issues that would directly benefit patients by bolstering our physician workforce and expanding access to care beyond the exam room. As a nonpartisan organization, the AMA works with all lawmakers and policymakers who want to advance legislation important to the health of our nation.
Consider Medicare payment reform. A prime example of a bipartisan effort to help patients and physicians can be found in H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers...