An AMA survey shows that drastic cuts in Medicare payments will make it harder for patients to see their doctor. Many doctors also reported that more Medicare patients are now being treated in emergency rooms for conditions that could have been treated in a physician’s office, that it’s gotten harder to refer patients to certain medical and surgical specialists, and that many seniors now have to travel further for needed medical care. (more)

More than 47 million Americans are uninsured. 80% come from working families; 20% are children. The AMA’s Patients’ Action Network is committed to leading the response to solve the health coverage crisis for all patients and will work to build political pressure for action on both coverage and access to care. (more)

Our nation's health care system is facing a medical liability crisis due to rising medical liability insurance premiums. Because of these skyrocketing insurance premiums, doctors in many states are being forced to limit services, retire early, or move to another state with lower insurance costs. (more)