Federal Advocacy

National advocacy

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As an association of engaged physicians who have trusted connections to millions of patients, the AMA is a leading voice that informs, guides and generates support for policies that advance meaningful initiatives—ones that address the concerns most relevant to all patients and physicians. 

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Legislative & regulatory priorities

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State advocacy

Learn how the AMA is relentlessly working to advance important state legislative issues that protect patients and physicians, including recent advocacy wins.

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