AMA endorses malpractice surcharge, but not for Medicare patients

Article Overview

This article covers an AMA policy action involving a proposed administrative or liability surcharge intended to help practices respond to rising malpractice insurance premiums. It explains why the issue matters to physician practices, especially those billing Medicare, and summarizes reactions from practice managers about how the proposal could affect patients and office operations. The piece is relevant to physicians, practice administrators, and coding/billing professionals watching payer-specific policy changes that may affect patient charges and compliance concerns.