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AMGA, Practicing Excellence announce training partnership
Medical Economics, December 17, 2025

Top 5 Most-Read Conference Coverage of 2025
American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), December 16, 2025

Do information blocking, test result rules hurt patients?
TechTarget, December 8, 2025

The 10 pay stats GI specialists need to know
Becker’s ASC Review, December 3, 2025

The Controversial 340B Rebate Pilot Program Is Moving Forward
Pharmacy Times, December 1, 2025 

International talent and new residency slots could ease US health care staffing gaps
DC News Now, November 19, 2025 

Broadcast Feature on DC News Now’s Sunrise on the Hill
*Features the AMGA 2025 Medical Group Clinic Staffing Survey 
*Features Chet Speed

AMGA Advocating for Expanded Definition of "Patient Harm"
American Journal of Managed Care, November 18, 2025 

The shifting gastroenterology landscape
Becker’s ASC Review, November 17, 2025 

Physicians working harder while staffing declines: Survey
Becker's Physician Leadership, November 13, 2025 

Gastroenterologists see 5% pay jump
Becker's ASC Review, November 13, 2025 

Staffing Worsens At Doctor Practices As Worker Shortage Drags On
RamaOnHealthcare, November 12, 2025 

Staffing Worsens At Doctor Practices As Worker Shortage Drags On
Forbes, November 12, 2025 

Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Includes One-Time 2.5% Payment Increase
HealthLeaders, November 6, 2025 

Final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule Displeases Doc Groups
MedPage Today, November 5, 2025

IMPACT Pilot Study Finds Dementia Care Navigation in Primary Care May Reduce Unmet Needs and Hospitalizations
NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, October 28, 2025 

ACA enhanced tax credit fight exposes healthcare's funding crisis
RevCycle Intelligence, October 20, 2025 

Physician compensation trends: sign-on bonuses and top technology
Modern Healthcare, October 6, 2025 

In South Texas, worries that surge in uninsured will strain health systems
MSN.com, October 6, 2025 

Insurers Spend Big to Save Obamacare Subsidies at Center of Shutdown Fight
Bloomberg, October 1, 2025 

Projected Surge in Uninsured Will Strain Local Health Systems
KFF Health News, September 17, 2025 

Providers decry CMS’ ‘efficiency adjustment’ proposal: 3 notes
Becker’s Hospital Review, September 15, 2025 

FTC's Change of Heart on Noncompetes Draws Mixed Reviews
MedPage Today, September 11, 2025 

3 policy issues on pharmacy leaders’ radar
Becker’s Hospital Review, September 9, 2025 

Most Hypertensive Patients Receiving 3 or More Medications Do Not Reach BP Targets
Endocrinology Advisor, September 9, 2025 

Hospital Group Demands Federal Probe of 340B Rebates
News Directory, September 9, 2025

Hospital Antitrust Probe: AHA Calls for Investigation into Drug Rebate Practices
World Today News, September 9, 2025

Hospital group urges federal probe of drugmakers’ 340B rebate models: 5 notes
Becker’s Hospital Review, September 8, 2025 

Medicare Pays Physicians One-Third Less Than Decade Ago
Forbes, August 26, 2025

Physician Pay Rises Amid Heavier Workloads
Chicago Medicine Magazine, September 2025 issue
*AMGA Consulting feature article on p. 21

Are doctors' paychecks falling behind their workload?
The Advisory Board, August 15, 2025

Physician pay declines despite rising workloads: report
Modern Healthcare, August 13, 2025

More Evidence Your Doctor’s Working Harder Than Ever
Forbes, August 12, 2025

Why Value-Based Care in the U.S. Is Still Stuck in First Gear
CHESS Health Solutions, July 30, 2025

Providers call for deeper reform despite CMS proposing payment hikes in 2026
OR Manager, July 23, 2025

Medicare doctor pay plan would hit specialists, curb AMA clout
Modern Healthcare, July 22, 2025

Why Providers Aren’t Happy with CMS’ Outpatient Medicare Physician Payment Proposal
MedCity News, July 21, 2025

CMS Releases Proposed Rule for 2026 Physician Fee Schedule
HealthLeaders, July 16, 2025

Providers slam ‘outdated’, ‘underfunded’ Medicare pay model
RamaOnHealthcare, July 15, 2025

In proposed Medicare physician payment rule, CMS emphasizes Trump administration priorities
Healthcare Financial Management Association, July 15, 2025

Doctors could see 3.8% Medicare pay bump in 2026
Axios, July 15, 2025

Providers slam ‘outdated’, ‘underfunded’ Medicare pay model
Becker’s Hospital Review, July 15, 2025

CMS Proposes 2.5-Percent MD Pay Increase; Provider Associations Respond
Healthcare Innovation, July 14, 2025

Radiology among specialties seeing greatest year-over-year gains in compensation: AMGA
Radiology Business, July 7, 2025

Provider pay increased by 4.9% across specialties in 2024, survey finds
Health Exec, July 2, 2025

Gastroenterology named highest-paid medical specialty
Becker’s ASC Review, July 2, 2025

Primary Care Doctor Pay Hits $330,000 As Workload Mounts
Forbes, July 1, 2025

Senate Passes Budget Bill, with Large Medicaid Cuts
Healthcare Innovation, July 1, 2025

Physicians see pay, productivity gains: 5 notes
Becker’s Hospital Review, July 1, 2025

AMGA 2025 Survey: Physician Compensation Rises Significantly Amidst Stable Productivity
HIT Consultant, June 30, 2025

New Survey Shows Substantial Gains in Physician Compensation
Healthcare Innovation, June 30, 2025

New AMGA Survey Notes Significant Gains in Physician Compensation
Electronic Health Reporter, June 30, 2025

Officials warn Medicaid cuts could close rural hospitals
Insurance NewsNet, June 26, 2025

Short on Specifics, Insurers’ New Prior Authorization Pledge Draws Skepticism
MedScape, June 25, 2025

Iowa officials warn more rural hospitals may close under proposed Medicaid cuts
Globe Gazette, June 22, 2025

Senate Republicans propose deeper Medicaid cuts. Here’s what that means.
The Washington Post, June 19, 2025

Senate Republicans propose deeper Medicaid cuts. Here’s what that means.
MSN.com, June 19, 2025

Senate Republicans propose deeper Medicaid cuts. Here’s what that means.
Network Today/News Room, June 19, 2025

Senate GOP proposes deeper Medicaid cuts.
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), June 19, 2025

Medicaid Cuts Threaten To Shutter Telehealth Programs Across Health Care System
Inside Health Policy, June 18, 2025
*Interview featuring Lauren Lattany ("Anything that happens in Medicaid happens to all of health care. Nothing is in isolation.”)
*Article behind paywall

AMGA pushes back on Senate planned Medicaid cuts
Becker’s Hospital Review, June 18, 2025

Health care organizations brace for potential effects of cuts to Medicaid funding
Medical Economics, June 18, 2025

NMHS recognized for bridging gap between research, practice
World News, June 17, 2025

Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation to Combat Obesity Epidemic
Office of Senator Martin Heinrich, June 5, 2025

Q&A with Jerry Penso, MD, MBA, President and CEO of AMGA
RamaOnHealthcare, May 30, 2025

HL Shorts: The Keys to Success in Value-Based Care
HealthLeaders, May 20, 2025

Medicaid spending, effects on health care at heart of federal budget debate
Medical Economics, May 16, 2025

Healthcare Associations Express Dismay Over Proposed Medicaid Cuts
Healthcare Innovation, May 13, 2025

Stop the Cuts
Repertoire, May 13, 2025

Can This New Strategic Initiative Help ACOs Succeed in Value-Based Care?
HealthLeaders, April 29, 2025

AMGA and Wilmington Health Launch AMGA Value Care Network
HIT Consultant, April 18, 2025

AMGA, Wilmington Health launch value-based care learning network
Fierce Healthcare, April 17, 2025

AMGA, physician group announce national collaboration to improve value-based care
Medical Economics, April 16, 2025

Bias Reduction, Better Access Key to COVID-19 Equity Gains
American Journal of Managed Care, April 14, 2025

Should You Join This Medical Technology Effort?
Medscape, April 14, 2025

Five Issues Captivating Healthcare Leaders Right Now
Healthcare Innovation, April 10, 2025

Bridging Care Gaps With a Systemwide Value-Based Care Strategy
American Journal of Managed Care, March 29, 2025

Understanding Primary and Secondary Nonadherence to Chronic Oral Medication
American Journal of Managed Care, March 28, 2025

Making Sense of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Essential Changes & Strategic Impact
Becker’s Hospital Review, March 25, 2025 

AMGA Leaders Express Concern Over Congress’s Failure to Address MD Pay Cuts
Healthcare Innovation, March 21, 2025

House Spending Bill Excluded Fix for Medicare Physician Fees. What's Next?
MedPage Today, March 12, 2025

Medicare Part B cuts strain patient care, say medical groups and physician practices
Repertoire Magazine, March 11, 2025

Stakeholders Split On MA Prior Auth Reforms In CMS’ Proposed MA-Part D Rule
Inside Health Policy, February 10, 2025 

Most Groups Support Proposed MA AI Equity Guardrails
Inside Health Policy, February 5, 2025 

How workforce compacts boost physician engagement
RevCycleIntelligence, February 5, 2025  

Time has come for CMS to pare down prior authorizations: AMGA
Medical Economics, February 5, 2025  

Trump health care nominees, policies have health care organizations waiting for more
Medical Economics, January 29, 2025 

LaHood, Dunn, DelBene, Schrier Introduce Legislation to Preserve Patient Access to Accountable Care
Office of Rep. Darin LaHood, January 28, 2025

AMGA announces new board of director members for 2025
Medical Economics,  January 23, 2025 

Who is at risk when Medicare gets cut?
Becker’s ASC Review, January 23, 2025

The biggest trends and challenges for medical groups
Medical Economics, January 14, 2025

Why Are Medical Groups Still Struggling with Finances, Patient Access?
HealthLeaders, January 13, 2025

Congress Adjourns Without Easing Medicare Doc Pay Cut
MedScape, December 23, 2024 

Health systems warn of further layoffs, service cuts due to Medicare cuts
RamaOnHealthcare, December 6, 2024

Health systems warn of further layoffs, service cuts due to Medicare cuts
Becker’s Hospital CFO Report, December 6, 2024 

Clinical staffing once again at pre-COVID levels, survey finds
HealthExec, November 8, 2024

Physician advocacy groups slam CMS' pay cut
Becker’s ASC Review, November 6, 2024

Doctors Face Medicare Payment Cut Under New Rules
The Epoch Times, November 5, 2024 

Nurse Burnout and Patient Safety, Satisfaction, and Quality of Care
JAMA Network, November 5, 2024

Physicians' pay problem intensifies
Becker’s ASC Review, November 5, 2024

CMS Physician Fee Schedule Provokes Protests Among Providers
Healthcare Innovation, November 4, 2024

Doc Groups Blast 2.8% Cut in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
MedPage Today, November 4, 2024

Cardiologist compensation, workforce in 2024: 10 notes
Becker’s ASC Review,  November 1, 2024

Healthcare Labor Woes Are Subsiding, But Doctor Offices Still Swamped
Forbes, November 1, 2024 

Dr. Bucshon Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Legislation to Protect Medicare for Physicians and Patients
Office of Representative Larry Bucshon, November 1, 2024 

233 House Members Urge Congressional Leaders To Block 2.8% Medicare Physician Payment Cut, Pass Long-Term Reforms
InsideHealthPolicy, October 17, 2024 

Rep. Panetta Leads 232 House Members Urging Action to Address Doc Cuts Before 2025
Office of Rep. Jimmy Panetta, October 17, 2024

Miller-Meeks Leads 232 House Members to Address Doc Cuts Before 2025
Office of Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, October 15, 2024

Physician compensation trends: housing assistance, more bonuses
Modern Healthcare, October 7, 2024

The healthcare power players physicians are monitoring
Becker’s ASC Review, September 27, 2024

Increases in provider compensation, in 3 charts
The Advisory Board, September 26, 2024

AMGA survey finds primary care specialty compensation slowing compared to others
RamaOnHealthcare, Septembr 10, 2024

AMGA survey finds primary care specialty compensation slowing compared to others
Fierce Healthcare, Septembr 10, 2024

Fewer than half of US workers feel well compensated
Becker’s Hospital Review, August 30, 2024

Physician compensation: 6 notes for healthcare leaders
Becker’s Hospital Review, August 2, 2024

HOW CEOS SHOULD RESPOND TO RISING PHYSICIAN PRODUCTIVITY, PAY
HealthLeaders, July 26, 2024  

5 latest numbers on physician pay
Becker’s ASC Review, July 18, 2024  

How to Prepare for Value-Based Care
ASAE’s newsletter , Associations Now, July 15, 2024  

*Byline by Jerry Penso
New AMGA Survey Reveals Compensation Increases Across All Specialty Groupings, Physician Compensation Up in 2023, But Primary Care Lags Behind
HIT Consultant, July 15, 2024  

Physician net collections increased 4.3%: Survey
Becker’s ASC Review, July 15, 2024  

Cardiologist compensation up 7.9% since 2023
Becker’s Hopsital Review, July 15, 2024  

Physician pay increases by specialty
Becker’s ASC Review, July 15, 2024  

Oncology, hematology compensation up 7.1% since 2023
Becker’s Hospital Review, July 15, 2024  

Orthopedic surgeon average pay hits $723,421, a 5.5% jump
Becker’s Orthopedic Review, July 15, 2024  

Compensation keeps climbing in cardiology, electrophysiology, heart surgery
Cardiovascular Business, July 12, 2024  

Surgical specialty pay jumps 5.5% in 2024
Becker’s ASC Review, July 12, 2024  

Physician pay, productivity trends are unsustainable: AMGA
Becker’s Hospital Review, July 12, 2024   

Physician Pay Jumps As Post-Pandemic Patients Return
RamaOnHealthcare, July 12, 2024  

Physician pay, productivity trends are unsustainable: AMGA
Becker’s Hospital Review, July 12, 2024  

Physician Pay Jumps As Post-Pandemic Patients Return
Forbes, July 12, 2024  

Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Triggers Provider Concerns
Healthcare Innovation, July 10, 2024

Noncompetes in Healthcare: What Physicians Should Know About the FTC Ban
Jackson Physician Research, June 19, 2024

Will the Federal Non-Compete Ban Take Effect?
MDEdge, May 23, 2024  

YAY FOR MA? SYSTEM CFOS BITTERSWEET ON NEW CMS RULES
HealthLeaders, May 23, 2024 

30 most trusted health system brands
Becker’s Health IT, May 14, 2024 

Breaking down the FTC noncompete ban, its impact on healthcare
RevCycleIntelligence, May 14, 2024

RN average annual pay in 16 specialties
Becker’s Hospital Review, May 10, 2024

RN pay for 16 specialties
Becker’s Hospital Review, May 8, 2024

AMGA condemns FTC ban on noncompetes in healthcare
HealthExec, April 26, 2024 

The WHO’s broken bot
Politico, April 24, 2024  *Scroll to “Policy Puzzle” 

FTC gives doctors a free pass to quit
Politico Pro, April 23, 2024  *This article is behind a paywall 

FTC votes to ban noncompetes, with far-reaching effects on doctors
Healthcare Dive,  April 23, 2024 

FTC poised to shake up health care
Politico, April 22, 2024

AMGA Conference recap: tackling challenges and opportunities
HealthLeaders, April 15, 2024 

AMA, NAACOS, AHIP share how to succeed in value-based care arrangements
RevCycleIntelligence, April 15, 2024 

Live from AMGA Conference: operating a primary care practice with one doctor and apps
HealthLeaders, April 12, 2024

Live from AMGA Conference: how an intermountain cmo works with different generations in the workforce HealthLeaders,
April 11, 2024

New Quality Measure Improves Follow-Up for CRC Screening
MDEdge, April 9, 2024

AMGA urges Congress to extend value-based care incentives, prevent pay cuts
RevCycleIntelligence, April 9, 2024

AMGA Annual Conference set to focus on challenges and opportunities this week
HealthLeaders, April 8, 2024

The workforce changes scaring ASCs
Becker’s ASC Review, April 5, 2024 

AMGA Leaders Express Frustration with CMS’s Benchmark Rate Cut for MA Plans
Healthcare Innovation, April 3, 2024 

New Follow-Up Measure After Stool-Based CRC Test Could Improve Colonoscopy Rates, Outcomes
Patient Care, April 3, 2024 

Follow-up measure after stool-based CRC test feasible, could ensure ‘complete’ screening
Healio, April 3, 2024

Eyeing Efforts to Seed More Value-Based Incentives
Medical Xpress, March 29, 2024

Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test
Medical Xpress, March 27, 2024

Development of a Follow-Up Measure to Ensure Complete Screening for Colorectal Cancer
JAMA Network, March 25, 2024 

Closing a Gap in Colorectal Cancer Screening
JAMA Network, March 25, 2024 

Follow-Up Colonoscopy Rate Low Within Six Months of Abnormal Stool Test
Physician’s Weekly, March 25, 2024

Healthcare worker minimum wage by state
Becker’s ASC Review, March 21, 2024 

PatientPay Increases Revenue by 616% in a Two-Year Period
Yahoo Finance, March 5, 2024

Getting Unfair Negative Patient Reviews Online? These Online Apps Promise Relief
Medscape, February 29, 2024 

Fierce Healthcare Names Lightbeam Health Solutions a "Fierce 15" Company of 2024
Business Wire, February 12, 2024 

AMGA’s Drevna Parses the Complexities of the Current Medicare Advantage Landscape
Healthcare Innovation, February 2, 2024 

Hospital-backed proposal would make insurers reveal prior auth denial rates
Fierce Healthcare, February 2, 2024

New CMS rules ‘a major win’ on prior authorizations, but more action is needed(Opens in a new window)
Medical Economics, January 18, 2024 

Top Five Trends Impacting Medical Groups and Health Systems in 2024(Opens in a new window)
Healthcare Innovation, January 10, 2024

Medical groups struggle as operating costs surpass revenue(Opens in a new window)
Medical Economics, January 10, 2024

The state of labor costs: 3 stats to know(Opens in a new window)
Becker’s Review, January 9, 2024

Medicare Advantage benefits expansion could help patients, physicians(Opens in a new window)
Medical Economics, January 8, 2024

AMGA joins chorus opposing harsh penalties for information blocking(Opens in a new window)
Medical Economics, January 4, 2024