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The AMA’s Patients Action Network keeps you updated on critical health care measures pending in the U.S. Congress, government agencies, and in the media.

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Together, voices across every state can move policy forward for patients and physicians alike. 🔁 Share this post to spread the word!
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NEW: A bipartisan bill would help alleviate the physician shortage and improve patient access to care. 📜 The bill would remove a $100K visa fee that is worsening the physician shortage and limiting patient access to care. Learn more from @RoniNYTimes: bit.ly/3PnYRon
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Time spent waiting for a prior authorization approval is time wasted and can lead to serious health consequences. Share your story if this flawed system has negatively impacted you or your family. bit.ly/4jrsZJ3
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Strong Medicare policy = stable care today + access tomorrow. ➕ Follow along as we break down what real reform could look like.
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PBMs, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies make shady deals that put profits over your health. In @JAMA_current, Mark Cuban discusses how rebate systems and insurance formularies shape what patients pay for prescriptions. bit.ly/4urH93t
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Advocacy doesn’t always look the same, but it always starts with people who care and stay involved. 👍 Like this post if you believe progress is worth showing up for.
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Big win for patients! H.R. 7148 includes PBM reform to increase drug pricing transparency, curb abusive Medicare rebates, and more: bit.ly/4lfoWBK #TruthinRx
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Pop quiz for patient advocates 👀 How much do Medicare payment policies actually affect access to care? Swipe through and see if the answers surprise you.
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Can you relate? Drop the emoji that best reflects how you feel when insurers delay or deny your care. 👇
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Health insurers SHOULD NOT stand between you and the care you need. See how you can join Laura in taking action to shine a light on this flawed system. bit.ly/4ms4zRo
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Life with MS is hard enough -- red tape shouldn’t make things worse. NPR highlights just how broken the prior authorization system is. Patients doing everything right yet they are still left scrambling. The time for reform is now! #FixPriorAuth npr.org/2026/02/26/nx-…
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When physicians aren’t reimbursed fairly, patients ultimately are the ones who suffer most. We need to protect Medicare! Do you or a loved one rely on the program? Let us know in the comments. 💬
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Medicare payment reform sounds technical, but at its core, it’s about whether patients can keep seeing the physicians they trust. 👍 Like this post if you want to protect access to Medicare.
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From health care policy updates to advocacy tools, our network is built to help you stay engaged and informed every step of the way. Find out how you can get involved:
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Have you lived through a week like this? 💭 Let us know how the broken prior authorization system has affected you in the comments below. 👇
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A rational Medicare physician payment system will help ensure patients can continue to access high-quality care when they need it most. 🖱️ Click here to learn more about how you can help Fix Medicare Now.
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Even though your physician knows best, insurers can delay the start of your care or even deny it altogether! If this flawed system has impacted your care, share your story to help Fix Prior Auth. bit.ly/3Op48bu
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Over half of South Dakota’s counties face a physician shortage due to flaws in the Medicare physician payment system. In turn, physicians are forced to do more with less—and patients are paying the price. More from Keith Hansen, MD, President of @SDSMA: bit.ly/3OnUzwC
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Prior auth doesn’t take a break for Valentine’s Day. 💔😔 Too many Americans deal with care delays and denials each day, resulting in worsening health outcomes. See how you can get involved in our efforts to Fix Prior Auth. bit.ly/3NAYpyV
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