AMA State Advocacy Summit kicks off
Yesterday, the 2026 AMA State Advocacy Summit kicked off with a welcome address from AMA CEO John Whyte, MD, MPH, who emphasized the importance of physician alignment around the issues affecting medicine. In support of these efforts, the AMA is launching a new State Advocacy Accelerator Grant Program to provide targeted funding to help state medical associations advance high-priority legislative efforts.
Keynote speaker David Fajgenbaum, MD, MPH, MSc, co-founder and president, Every Cure, discussed innovation, AI and the future of patient care, drawing from his own experience surviving a life-threatening disease. Dr. Fajgenbaum explored how the convergence of scientific discovery, artificial intelligence and cross-sector partnerships is reshaping the landscape. With a focus on the opportunities—and responsibilities—of AI-driven breakthroughs, he highlighted how state and national leaders can help unlock cures, improve access and drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes for patients everywhere. Learn more about ways to support Every Cure.
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