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Jan. 15, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on why physician advocacy at all levels will be key in 2021

There is a growing overlap between state and federal policymaking. Learn how AMA advocacy teams are prepared to tackle issues in either venue.

Advocacy UpdateJan 15, 2021

Jan. 15, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Organized medicine joins the AMA in opposing VA scope expansion and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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