Physicians Grassroots Network

The AMPAC Candidate Workshop is now open for registration.

Physicians, residents, students, and spouses will learn about campaign planning, fundraising, media strategy, and grassroots organizing from political veterans.

➡️ April 17–19 in Washington, DC. Register by March 20! bit.ly/46IrgLv

Some relationships take more work—managing prior authorizations should not be one of them! Physicians and patients deserve a better system.

Like this post if you’re ready to help #FixPriorAuth. ❤️

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Prior Authorizations Rank as Public’s Biggest Burden When Getting Health Care | KFF KFF's health tracking poll finds that beyond costs, insured adults say prior authorization is their biggest challenges when accessing care. About seven in ten (69%) insured adults say prior authorizat...

Patients deserve access to the high-quality care you prescribe—without insurers getting in the way. Unfortunately, 1 in 3 insured Americans find prior authorizations a major burden to accessing care.

We need a system that works better for everyone! Read more: @kffhealthnews.org. bit.ly/45W3iMB

Who are you cheering for this Super Bowl Sunday? We’re behind Team Fix Prior Auth—a strong group of advocates working to put physicians and patients first.

Reshare this post to help draw attention to this flawed system. 🔁

Advocacy plays a real role in addressing the challenges physicians face today.

Start your advocacy journey with our Legislator Search tool to find out who represents you in Washington, DC. 🔎 bit.ly/4r2kiJs

Rural care could see impact from tighter visa rules Changes like the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas are threatening already-stretched rural hospitals.

“As our population ages, we’re going to have a crisis where we need more humans to care for people who are sick.”

Rural care depends on immigrant physicians, and new visa barriers may worsen patient outcomes and the future of medicine. From @axios.com's @maya-goldman.bsky.social: bit.ly/3MeXCXf

Missouri is projected to be short 3,000+ physicians by 2030. In @stltoday.com, Dr. Brian Biggers argues that fixing Medicare reimbursement is essential to sustaining independent practices and patient access. bit.ly/49Muobj

Medicare’s payment policy is stuck in the past as practice costs keep rising. 📈

Without annual inflationary updates, independent practices and patient access to care are at risk.

Dr. Matthew White lays out what reform should look like in a letter to the Providence Journal. bit.ly/49Rf6ki

Physicians nationwide are advocating for policies that support patient care and the medical profession. Join our growing network. bit.ly/4jh1CRX

Secret deals. Rising prices. Limited access. Physicians know the impact these PBM practices have on patient care. bit.ly/43BnClN

Seniors depend on Medicare so they can stay healthy for life’s big moments, but access to the benefits this program provides is shrinking.

🤝 Let’s protect the promise of Medicare together. bit.ly/423cugB

Thank you for championing meaningful health care decisions! As we enter 2026, stay engaged for policy updates and ways to get involved. ❤️

The current prior authorization process not only takes time away from patient care, it also creates endless piles of paperwork. The 2024 @ama-assn.org Prior Authorization Physician Survey shows that 89% of physicians report prior auth somewhat or significantly increases burnout. bit.ly/456e9E8

When prescription costs suddenly rise beyond reach, patients and physicians are left in the dark. Read more stories like Sharon’s to see the consequences of this complex system. bit.ly/3U8VBMD

Physician practices can’t survive without meaningful reforms to Medicare payments. Be part of the solution: bit.ly/4pQpSxN
#FixMedicareNow

Passionate about safeguarding the future of health care? Join the Physicians Grassroots Network and jumpstart your advocacy efforts today. bit.ly/4jh1CRX

Watch how PBMs, insurers, and drug manufacturers manipulate the drug pricing system — and why transparency matters. bit.ly/4oFHw6e

Congress needs to hear directly from physicians like you about the need for Medicare payment reform.

Check out our Get Involved page to see how you can join the fight to fix Medicare and make your voice heard. bit.ly/4pQpSxN

Nicole Henry-Dindial, MD, highlights America’s physician shortage crisis and how Medicare payment cuts are making the problem worse.

Your experience can help shape the long-term solutions patients and physicians need. Share your story with Congress today: bit.ly/4oj8lNC

In 2025, insurers pledged to fix prior authorization.

We’ve heard it before but haven’t seen real change. This time, they need to be held accountable. 💪

See what to watch for and how to speak up: bit.ly/4puED91

Medicare is at a breaking point. Payment cuts and rising costs are pushing physicians to the limit, and patient access is suffering.

📹Your story can make an impact. Record a brief video message today. bit.ly/4oj8lNC

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.

For years, Medicare physician payments have declined, forcing many physicians to stop accepting patients or even leave the profession entirely.

A recent piece in @forbes.com explains what Congress must do to ensure physicians receive fair compensation. Read more: bit.ly/3XwMy9S

"When we love what we do — when we’re fighting for something that matters — we don’t tire. We move forward. We run."- AMA President, Bobby Mukkamala, MD at #AMAmtg

Physicians at the AMA Interim Meeting — stop by the Grassroots booth to get tools and tips for advocating on prior authorization reform.

Let’s make sure insurers follow through on their latest pledge to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4p9xlaH

Effective advocacy begins with trusted voices. 💬 That means you!

See how you can amplify the physician perspective in Congress. bit.ly/4i9UHch

Nearly half of international medical graduates practice in rural America. With a $100K fee now attached to H-1B visas, practices and hospitals may struggle to stay afloat and care for patients. @cnn.com explores the impact: cnn.it/3LbXIhE

Virginia could soon face a shortage of 4,000 physicians by 2030.

Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, explains how Medicare payment reform that ties the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to inflation can help fix this problem. More in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf

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…

Decades of stagnant payment rates are pushing Medicare physicians to the brink.

A recent column in the Virginian-Pilot shows why physicians need a fair, stable payment system — and what reform should look like. #FixMedicareNow bit.ly/4hv9MGA

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.

Physicians are being pushed to the brink by Medicare’s broken payment system. This @forbes.com article lays out why the current model is failing and how it puts both practice viability and patient care at risk. #FixMedicareNow bit.ly/42WGjQ2

Use our tools and policy resources to jumpstart your advocacy efforts – they’re built for busy physicians like you! bit.ly/4i9UHch