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The AMA has achieved recent wins in 5 critical areas for physicians.

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      Vascular surgery resident and AMA Research Challenge finalist Tiffany Bellomo, MD, shares a playbook for conducting impactful medical research in GME.

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      On-site interviews signal recruiters’ interest in a physician, but you should still expect competition. Learn more about the data.

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      Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the health care environment in April 2026.

      April 3, 2026: National Advocacy Update

      Bipartisan House members introduce legislation to reform budget neutrality in the fee schedule, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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      2026 Annual Meeting of the HOD: April 2 Speakers' Update

      Registration opens for the 2025 Annual Meeting, resolution submission deadlines are approaching, the HOD Reference Manual is now available, and a deadline extension for reference committee volunteers.

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      Find out about the endorsement and nomination criteria for HOD candidates seeking endorsements from the LGBTQ+ Section Governing Council.

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At the state level, the AMA shapes the policy of influential national policymaking organizations, partners with outside experts and stakeholder groups and influences the enactment and/or defeat of state legislation and regulations.

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Jan 9, 2026 ·
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AMA survey spotlights top priorities, challenges in 2026 state health policy

Announces new AMA grant program to deliver impact in state advocacy efforts.

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State Advocacy

Jan 9, 2026 ·
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What tops the state advocacy agenda for doctors in 2026

Scope creep is still on physicians’ radar, says new AMA survey. New trends on Medicaid, health AI and medical licensure also gain ground.

Advocacy Update

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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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Leadership

Jan 8, 2026 ·
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Physicians must tell their own story—for patients’ sake

The new “AMA State Advocacy Impact Report” underscores the importance of physicians with a unified voice on the issues affecting patients and the profession.  

2025 AMA State Advocacy Impact Report

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AMA State Advocacy Impact Report

Learn about how the AMA, through state and specialty collaborations, fought for physicians and their patients in 2025.

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