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June 10, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Delaware bill would help physicians seeking care for burnout and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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AMA supports legislative, regulatory and health system changes for physician mental health needs.

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The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of our some of our recent efforts.

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California’s MICRA law modernized after nearly 50 years

With obliteration of the medical liability reform law known as MICRA headed to voters in November, doctors and others worked to update the law instead.

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The AMA pushes for permanent telehealth advancements made during the COVID-19 pandemic and to support the future of telehealth.

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