AMA advocacy events

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Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

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Virtual

About the series

The “AMA Advocacy Insights” webinar series covers key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians—such as telehealth, Medicare payment, the overdose epidemic, public health, surprise billing, prior authorization and more.

Learn more about the AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series and watch the latest webinars.

Upcoming events

States wrap up 2026 with key healthcare wins, and look to what’s next in 2027

Dec. 9, 2026, 12:30 p.m. Central

Learn what’s happening across the states, including 2026 healthcare wins and challenges, and what’s next for 2027.

Register for the webinar.

Outlook on how the new Congress may address Medicare and Medicaid

Jan. 14, 2027, 12:30 p.m. Central

Learn about AMA’s latest advocacy on Medicare payment and Medicaid.   

Register for the webinar.


AMA State Advocacy Summit

In-person

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Jan. 7-9, 2027 | Rancho Palos Verdes, California

More than 300 physician leaders and medical society staff attend the annual AMA State Advocacy Summit (SAS), held in January. The conference offers participants an opportunity to share their organizations' state legislative and regulatory priorities, concerns, strategies and tactics with advocacy leaders from other medical societies.

Conference content will focus on high-priority state health care issues, such as implementing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, protecting Medicaid, combatting harmful payer practices, preserving physician-led team-based care, prioritizing physician wellness—and more.

Register now.


National Advocacy Conference

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In-person

Feb. 22-27, 2027 | Washington, DC

The National Advocacy Conference gives attendees the opportunity to:

  • Connect with industry experts, members of Congress and the administration, and others about federal efforts to improve health care.
  • Advocate on crucial health care issues affecting physicians and patients.

Register now.


Get involved

The AMA works to generate support for policies critical to the nation’s health care system—and we can’t do it without your help. Learn more about ways to get involved with AMA advocacy.

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