Economic Impact Study

Your Advocacy Resource Center spearheaded a study that examines the economic impact that office-based physicians have on a state’s economy, and also how these physicians affect the national economy. With state budgets continuing to drive public policy discussion, sound economic data will help further public discourse on a variety of issues that will affect the future of medicine. Data from the study will provide valuable information, such as:

• The number of jobs supported by physicians in a particular state
• Amount of wages and benefits supported by physician offices
• Output and sales generated by physicians
• Tax revenue generated by physicians

This data can be used in a wide variety of advocacy campaigns, including supporting adequate levels of Medicaid reimbursement to show that states directly benefit when they create a positive practice environment for physicians. This, in turn, ensures patients have better access to health care and a stronger state economy

For more information on the economic impact study, please contact Kimberly Horvath, JD, Legislative Attorney.

Your membership matters. The AMA uses studies like the AMA's Economic Impact Study to educate lawmakers on issues that matter to you--medical liability reform, unfair payer practices and more.

It's only through the support of our members that this work is possible. Join or renew your AMA membership today.