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Advocacy UpdateJan 22, 2021

Jan. 22, 2021: Biden's first moves will aid pandemic fight, boost global health

Biden’s first moves will aid pandemic fight, boost global health in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy UpdateJan 22, 2021

Jan. 22, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Final rule amends regulations governing prevailing wages for foreign workers and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Medical School LifeJan 27, 2021

Webinar: Health Care Advocacy and the New Administration

Hear from the experts on what medical students can expect in health care over the next four years.

Marilyn J. Heine, MD

Patient Support & AdvocacyJan 19, 2021

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: 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.

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