Advocacy Update

June 20, 2025: State Advocacy Update

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Contents
  1. Updated physician wellness issue brief supports advocacy campaigns
  2. More articles in this issue
Updated physician wellness issue brief supports advocacy campaigns

Updated physician wellness issue brief supports advocacy campaigns

Advocacy by medical societies and national organizations has led to positive changes on medical licensing and credentialing applications by 37 state medical boards and nearly 650 hospitals. There also now are more than 10 states that have enacted laws to further these changes. An updated issue brief (PDF) from the AMA captures these successes and provides the language used by medical boards, hospitals and legislatures. 

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Table of Contents

  1. Updated physician wellness issue brief supports advocacy campaigns
  2. More articles in this issue

FEATURED STORIES

Midsection of patient in hospital gown waiting in exam room

Senate budget-reconciliation bill risks worsening access to care

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Smiling patient sits across from doctor

How to give physicians autonomy—and protect them from burnout

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Physicians will get their day in court to challenge insurer price-fixing

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Arizona State Capitol

Arizona strengthens its support for physicians’ well-being

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