The American Medical Association Advocacy Resource Center (ARC) is a tireless advocate for physicians and their patients. We are dedicated to working directly with state medical and specialty societies to enact laws that enhance the practice of medicine—and to defeat those laws that detract from this mission.
What we do
As recognized national experts, we assist state policymakers and respond to the challenges posed by proposed laws and regulations. Through direct advocacy, counsel on best practices, model legislation, tools and resources, we address and champion the issues that matter to physicians and their patients.
Advocacy support all year long
Our attorneys provide medical societies with targeted support throughout the year. These efforts include assisting with legislative and regulatory drafting, testifying before legislative and regulatory committees, and meeting with legislators, regulators and national policymaking organizations.
State legislative tracking
With access to an enhanced legislative tracking service, our attorneys provide timely analysis on trends in state legislation nationwide, including legislative developments, bill status, sponsors and amendments.
Host state health policy conferences
We host two national health policy conferences: the AMA State Advocacy Summit (details in the next section) and the AMA State Advocacy Roundtable. These meetings bring together medical associations, national leaders and other thought leaders in health care to discuss, develop, and coordinate advocacy strategies and prepare for important issues on the horizon.
State advocacy campaign toolkits
ARC develops and distributes research-driven tools that combine data, policy analysis and communication resources to strengthen state and national advocacy efforts.
State Advocacy Summit
More than 300 physician leaders and medical society staff attend the annual AMA State Advocacy Summit, held in January. Attendees have the opportunity to:
- Hear from national experts on the critical issues impacting medicine at the state level
- Strategize with advocacy leaders on their organizations’ state legislative and regulatory priorities
- Network with other physician leaders and colleagues from across the country
Contact ARC
For ARC contact information, please view our staff directory (PDF).
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