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Sep 16, 2022

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Medicare physician payment reform is long overdue

Oct 3, 2022

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How the AMA’s advocacy efforts are gaining traction on Capitol Hill

Significant legislation on three vital components of the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians is making headway in Washington. Learn more.

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Oct 10 - 14, 2022 ·

2022 Medical Student National Advocacy Week

Medical Student National Advocacy Week is a grassroots campaign taking place Oct. 10-14, 2022 all across the United States.

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Sept. 30, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on Medicare payment cuts

Tell Congress to stop Medicare payment cuts in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Sep 30, 2022 ·

Sept. 30, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Physicians’ unified message to Congress: Reform Medicare pay now in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Sep 28, 2022 ·

Physicians’ unified message to Congress: Reform Medicare pay now

More than 120 physician organizations tell Congress about the changes needed to protect access to care. A bipartisan House bill is a positive sign.

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