But this latest gridlock had the AMA on high alert, because t he federal government had already said it would not hold claims and Medicare carriers were expected today to begin processing payments for physicians services after Dec. 31 under the typical 14-day cycle required by law.

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While the sample isn't scientific, and may have attracted an anti-AMA crowd, it's gotten attention as a vote of confidence against the group.

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