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The AMA’s Patients Action Network keeps you updated on critical health care measures pending in U.S. Congress, government agencies, and in the media. Join PAN to make your voice heard!
Your voice is powerful — thank you for your advocacy efforts this year and for being part of the Patients Action Network!
As we enter 2026, let’s continue to keep health care at the forefront. ❤️
As we enter 2026, let’s continue to keep health care at the forefront. ❤️
December 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Your voice is powerful — thank you for your advocacy efforts this year and for being part of the Patients Action Network!
As we enter 2026, let’s continue to keep health care at the forefront. ❤️
As we enter 2026, let’s continue to keep health care at the forefront. ❤️
The Patients Action Network website has a fresh look and feel! From streamlined navigation to updated resources, we have what you need to become an effective health care advocate. Get started: bit.ly/3KV85GR
December 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The Patients Action Network website has a fresh look and feel! From streamlined navigation to updated resources, we have what you need to become an effective health care advocate. Get started: bit.ly/3KV85GR
Frustrated with the current prior authorization system? We are too—that’s why we’re holding insurers accountable to deliver on their pledge to streamline this flawed system and improve access to care.
Get involved to help #FixPriorAuth: bit.ly/3KEu4BB
Get involved to help #FixPriorAuth: bit.ly/3KEu4BB
December 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Frustrated with the current prior authorization system? We are too—that’s why we’re holding insurers accountable to deliver on their pledge to streamline this flawed system and improve access to care.
Get involved to help #FixPriorAuth: bit.ly/3KEu4BB
Get involved to help #FixPriorAuth: bit.ly/3KEu4BB
The drug pricing system is stacked against patients — and the “house” seems to almost always win.
Watch how PBMs and insurers play games with your prescriptions. bit.ly/4j1HHYe
Watch how PBMs and insurers play games with your prescriptions. bit.ly/4j1HHYe
December 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The drug pricing system is stacked against patients — and the “house” seems to almost always win.
Watch how PBMs and insurers play games with your prescriptions. bit.ly/4j1HHYe
Watch how PBMs and insurers play games with your prescriptions. bit.ly/4j1HHYe
Medicare provides essential care so millions of seniors can stay healthy and enjoy life’s moments. ❤️
Yet today, many patients wait weeks or months for appointments due to outdated physician payment policies. Learn how strengthening Medicare can improve access to care. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
Yet today, many patients wait weeks or months for appointments due to outdated physician payment policies. Learn how strengthening Medicare can improve access to care. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
December 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Medicare provides essential care so millions of seniors can stay healthy and enjoy life’s moments. ❤️
Yet today, many patients wait weeks or months for appointments due to outdated physician payment policies. Learn how strengthening Medicare can improve access to care. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
Yet today, many patients wait weeks or months for appointments due to outdated physician payment policies. Learn how strengthening Medicare can improve access to care. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
Your voice has the power to make a real difference! 🗣️ See how you can get involved with our growing network of advocates. bit.ly/4lwxMem
December 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Your voice has the power to make a real difference! 🗣️ See how you can get involved with our growing network of advocates. bit.ly/4lwxMem
Patients are caught in the middle of a system built on secret deals and surprise costs. Tell us: Have you had to skip medication because of the price? bit.ly/3GLQkaP
#TruthinRx
#TruthinRx
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Patients are caught in the middle of a system built on secret deals and surprise costs. Tell us: Have you had to skip medication because of the price? bit.ly/3GLQkaP
#TruthinRx
#TruthinRx
Patients shouldn’t have to wait weeks for the care they need.
Learn what insurers pledged and why accountability matters more than ever: bit.ly/3KEu4BB
Learn what insurers pledged and why accountability matters more than ever: bit.ly/3KEu4BB
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Patients shouldn’t have to wait weeks for the care they need.
Learn what insurers pledged and why accountability matters more than ever: bit.ly/3KEu4BB
Learn what insurers pledged and why accountability matters more than ever: bit.ly/3KEu4BB
We’re proud to fight for solutions that prioritize universal health care access for patients.
See how you can join our growing network of advocates. bit.ly/4lwxMem
See how you can join our growing network of advocates. bit.ly/4lwxMem
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We’re proud to fight for solutions that prioritize universal health care access for patients.
See how you can join our growing network of advocates. bit.ly/4lwxMem
See how you can join our growing network of advocates. bit.ly/4lwxMem
A recent piece in @forbes.com dives into the crippling effects of the unsustainable Medicare physician payment system – one that fails to keep up with inflation and threatens your access to care.
Congress must compensate physicians fairly by tying their pay to inflation. Read more: bit.ly/3XwMy9S
Congress must compensate physicians fairly by tying their pay to inflation. Read more: bit.ly/3XwMy9S
Medicare’s Paltry Doctor Payments Are Price Controls In Disguise
Soviet-style price controls have resulted in shortages in the supply of physician services. Fortunately, there are a number of promising ways to address this situation.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A recent piece in @forbes.com dives into the crippling effects of the unsustainable Medicare physician payment system – one that fails to keep up with inflation and threatens your access to care.
Congress must compensate physicians fairly by tying their pay to inflation. Read more: bit.ly/3XwMy9S
Congress must compensate physicians fairly by tying their pay to inflation. Read more: bit.ly/3XwMy9S
Insurers pledged to fix prior authorization (again). This time, let’s make sure they follow through! bit.ly/48dWhIs
#FixPriorAuth
#FixPriorAuth
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Insurers pledged to fix prior authorization (again). This time, let’s make sure they follow through! bit.ly/48dWhIs
#FixPriorAuth
#FixPriorAuth
Fewer physicians. Longer wait times. Decreased access to care.
With 64% of international medical graduates working in medically underserved areas, new $100K visa fees could make a tough situation worse. More from @cnn.com: cnn.it/3LbXIhE
With 64% of international medical graduates working in medically underserved areas, new $100K visa fees could make a tough situation worse. More from @cnn.com: cnn.it/3LbXIhE
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Fewer physicians. Longer wait times. Decreased access to care.
With 64% of international medical graduates working in medically underserved areas, new $100K visa fees could make a tough situation worse. More from @cnn.com: cnn.it/3LbXIhE
With 64% of international medical graduates working in medically underserved areas, new $100K visa fees could make a tough situation worse. More from @cnn.com: cnn.it/3LbXIhE
Thousands of Virginians, especially those in rural communities, risk losing access to health care if Congress doesn’t take action.
A recent op-ed by Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, shares more in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
A recent op-ed by Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, shares more in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Thousands of Virginians, especially those in rural communities, risk losing access to health care if Congress doesn’t take action.
A recent op-ed by Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, shares more in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
A recent op-ed by Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, shares more in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
When Medicare payments fall behind the real cost of providing care, patients lose access, and independent practices struggle to stay open.
A new column in the Virginian-Pilot lays out the path to reform and why Congress must act to #FixMedicareNow and protect care close to home. bit.ly/4hv9MGA
A new column in the Virginian-Pilot lays out the path to reform and why Congress must act to #FixMedicareNow and protect care close to home. bit.ly/4hv9MGA
Column: Protect Virginia’s independent doctors and patients relying on them
Virginia must protect independent practices, support fair Medicare payments and ensure patients can see a doctor when they need, the Center for Individual Freedom’s Timothy Lee writes in a gu…
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October 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
When Medicare payments fall behind the real cost of providing care, patients lose access, and independent practices struggle to stay open.
A new column in the Virginian-Pilot lays out the path to reform and why Congress must act to #FixMedicareNow and protect care close to home. bit.ly/4hv9MGA
A new column in the Virginian-Pilot lays out the path to reform and why Congress must act to #FixMedicareNow and protect care close to home. bit.ly/4hv9MGA
Medicare hasn’t kept up with the rising cost of care—and it’s ultimately patients who pay the price. A recent piece in @forbes.com highlights why reforming this broken system is a must. bit.ly/42WGjQ2
Lousy Medicare Insurance Is Worsening Outcomes For All Patients
Medicare is financially unsound and undermines the broader healthcare system. Reforms should empower patients to improve the fiscal outlook and the quality of care.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Medicare hasn’t kept up with the rising cost of care—and it’s ultimately patients who pay the price. A recent piece in @forbes.com highlights why reforming this broken system is a must. bit.ly/42WGjQ2
If you have experienced a situation similar to Gina's, share your story to inspire policymakers to reform the prior authorization system and protect the patient-physician relationship. bit.ly/4jzcsCO
October 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If you have experienced a situation similar to Gina's, share your story to inspire policymakers to reform the prior authorization system and protect the patient-physician relationship. bit.ly/4jzcsCO
Seniors deserve timely care, but Medicare physician payment cuts are getting in the way.
Stay up to date on how repeated Medicare cuts threaten care and the solutions needed to turn this problem around. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
Stay up to date on how repeated Medicare cuts threaten care and the solutions needed to turn this problem around. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
October 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Seniors deserve timely care, but Medicare physician payment cuts are getting in the way.
Stay up to date on how repeated Medicare cuts threaten care and the solutions needed to turn this problem around. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
Stay up to date on how repeated Medicare cuts threaten care and the solutions needed to turn this problem around. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
Advocacy starts with access to the right tools. 👉 Swipe to learn about our resources to help you advocate on key health care issues. bit.ly/4cQL7dD
October 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Advocacy starts with access to the right tools. 👉 Swipe to learn about our resources to help you advocate on key health care issues. bit.ly/4cQL7dD
Has your insurer denied the medication or treatment your physician prescribed? Did it lead to serious adverse events for you or loved ones?
If you answered yes to one or both questions, share your story in the comments below and help call for action. 👇
If you answered yes to one or both questions, share your story in the comments below and help call for action. 👇
October 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Has your insurer denied the medication or treatment your physician prescribed? Did it lead to serious adverse events for you or loved ones?
If you answered yes to one or both questions, share your story in the comments below and help call for action. 👇
If you answered yes to one or both questions, share your story in the comments below and help call for action. 👇
We must keep pushing Congress for solutions—like Medicare physician payment reform.
See how you can get involved and help protect access to Medicare: bit.ly/3HFXsps
See how you can get involved and help protect access to Medicare: bit.ly/3HFXsps
September 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We must keep pushing Congress for solutions—like Medicare physician payment reform.
See how you can get involved and help protect access to Medicare: bit.ly/3HFXsps
See how you can get involved and help protect access to Medicare: bit.ly/3HFXsps
73% of Americans agree: prior authorization delays and denials are a major problem.
In June, insurers made a voluntary pledge to reduce the burden of this flawed system—but patients aren’t convinced we’ll see any action.
See the latest @kffhealthnews.org poll. bit.ly/4gogEVO
In June, insurers made a voluntary pledge to reduce the burden of this flawed system—but patients aren’t convinced we’ll see any action.
See the latest @kffhealthnews.org poll. bit.ly/4gogEVO
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Finds Prior Authorization Process Difficult to Manage | KFF
Following a pledge by insurance companies to reduce the burden of prior authorizations, KFF's Health Tracking Poll examines the publics experience with the process. The poll finds that most view insur...
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September 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
73% of Americans agree: prior authorization delays and denials are a major problem.
In June, insurers made a voluntary pledge to reduce the burden of this flawed system—but patients aren’t convinced we’ll see any action.
See the latest @kffhealthnews.org poll. bit.ly/4gogEVO
In June, insurers made a voluntary pledge to reduce the burden of this flawed system—but patients aren’t convinced we’ll see any action.
See the latest @kffhealthnews.org poll. bit.ly/4gogEVO
If Congress doesn't act to protect Medicare, "patients will continue to experience access challenges, with many likely being forced to travel further away from home and face longer waiting times."
Dr. Carol A. Langford shares more in @medscape.com: bit.ly/41Bw5nz
Dr. Carol A. Langford shares more in @medscape.com: bit.ly/41Bw5nz
Access to Care at Risk If Doctor Payment System Isn’t Fixed
With access to care threatened by lack of reform to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, ACR president Dr Carol A. Langford says the time is now to urge members of Congress to support a new bill.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
If Congress doesn't act to protect Medicare, "patients will continue to experience access challenges, with many likely being forced to travel further away from home and face longer waiting times."
Dr. Carol A. Langford shares more in @medscape.com: bit.ly/41Bw5nz
Dr. Carol A. Langford shares more in @medscape.com: bit.ly/41Bw5nz
“If we want to improve the health of Americans and make it easier to access care, not harder, it’s time for Congress to prioritize protecting private practice.”
Read more on the urgent need to reform Medicare physician pay and protect access to care. bit.ly/4m0LBRg
Read more on the urgent need to reform Medicare physician pay and protect access to care. bit.ly/4m0LBRg
Medicare’s payment system is broken, and it hurts doctors and patients | Opinion
Without adjustments for inflation, patients must wait longer for appointments and pay more. And Texas’ doctor shortage gets worse. | Opinion
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September 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
“If we want to improve the health of Americans and make it easier to access care, not harder, it’s time for Congress to prioritize protecting private practice.”
Read more on the urgent need to reform Medicare physician pay and protect access to care. bit.ly/4m0LBRg
Read more on the urgent need to reform Medicare physician pay and protect access to care. bit.ly/4m0LBRg
We’re here to give you the tools needed to start your advocacy journey and make your voice heard on health care issues that matter to you most. bit.ly/4cQL7dD
August 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
We’re here to give you the tools needed to start your advocacy journey and make your voice heard on health care issues that matter to you most. bit.ly/4cQL7dD
“Fewer health care options will force patients to drive long distances, wait longer for appointments or skip treatments altogether.”
Read more from Keith E. Davis, MD in Post Register on the urgent need for Congress to #FixMedicareNow — not just for Idahoans, but for all Americans. bit.ly/4oBc1v9
Read more from Keith E. Davis, MD in Post Register on the urgent need for Congress to #FixMedicareNow — not just for Idahoans, but for all Americans. bit.ly/4oBc1v9
August 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“Fewer health care options will force patients to drive long distances, wait longer for appointments or skip treatments altogether.”
Read more from Keith E. Davis, MD in Post Register on the urgent need for Congress to #FixMedicareNow — not just for Idahoans, but for all Americans. bit.ly/4oBc1v9
Read more from Keith E. Davis, MD in Post Register on the urgent need for Congress to #FixMedicareNow — not just for Idahoans, but for all Americans. bit.ly/4oBc1v9