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8 ways the AMA is fighting for physicians across the nation

With the 2026 AMA State Advocacy Summit underway, the AMA is making its impact felt on the issues that matter most to doctors. 

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State Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians

Your powerful ally

The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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Jan. 9, 2026: State Advocacy Update

AMA State Advocacy Summit kicks off and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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AMA advocacy events

Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.

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Dec. 5, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Meet our keynote speaker: 2026 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Oct. 31, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Registration open: 2026 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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State Advocacy Summit

AMA State Advocacy Summit will be held on Jan. 8-10, 2026, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Register now..

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AMA Board of Trustees meeting information

See upcoming meeting information for the AMA Board of Trustees and information on how to attend a meeting.

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Speakers at the 2025 State Advocacy Summit
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Beyond the buzz, state lawmakers weigh in on health care AI

The “era of AI” is here. States seek to mandate AI transparency and regulate clinical decision-making and payer use.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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When will physicians feel safe seeking mental health care?

Great progress is being made to remove intrusive licensing and credentialing questions to boost well-being. Here’s what else must be done.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians