Jan. 29, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

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Nominations for AMPAC Award for Political Participation due Jan. 31

Awarded every two years by the AMPAC Board of Directors, the AMPAC Award for Political Participation recognizes an AMA or AMA Alliance member who has made significant personal contributions of time and talent in assisting friends of medicine in their quest for elective office at the federal and state level. These can include volunteer activities in a political campaign or a significant health care-related election issue such as a ballot initiative or referendum.

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Nominees must be a current member of the AMA or AMA Alliance and AMPAC with preference given to members with a demonstrated history of AMPAC involvement. The deadline to submit nominations is Jan. 31. Find the full criteria for the 2021 AMPAC Award for Political Participation including how to submit a nomination.

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