Op-ed: What medical groups are already doing to make care more affordable, and what's standing in the way

Nearly half of Americans now say they can’t afford quality healthcare. That was true before Affordable Care Act premium credits expired in 2025 and before Medicaid cuts take effect this year. | Policymakers' fastest affordability levers are removing administrative friction on providers and stabilizing Medicare physician payment, writes AMGA President and CEO Jerry Penso, M.D.