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Item TypeSort ascending by Item Type	Resolution	Comments	Recent
Closed topic BOT 11 - Opposing Unilateral Downcoding of Physician Services by Insurance Companies By HOD Office Posted: 9/24/2026	11	14	By Deborah Fletcher Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic CMS 01 - Transparency with the Term “Emergency Department" By HOD Office Posted: 9/23/2026	1	10	By Erick Eiting Posted: 10/22/2026
Closed topic CMS 02 - The Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Physician Practices By HOD Office Posted: 9/23/2026	2	11	By Ravi Goel Posted: 10/22/2026
Closed topic CMS 03 - Non-Medical Switching of Prescription Drugs By HOD Office Posted: 9/23/2026	3	15	By Laura Gephart Posted: 10/22/2026
Closed topic CMS 04 - Determining Fair Market Value when Contracting with Physician Practices By HOD Office Posted: 9/23/2026	4	6	By GRAYSON ARMSTRONG Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic CMS 05 - Improving Marketplace Affordability through Premium Tax Credits By HOD Office Posted: 9/23/2026	5	11	By Hari Iyer Posted: 10/22/2026
Closed topic CMS 06 - Study of Physicians Utilizing Ambulatory Surgical Centers and Office-Based Laboratories or Performing Office-Based Surgeries By HOD Office Posted: 9/23/2026	6	6	By GRAYSON ARMSTRONG Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 801 - Improving the External Appeals Process for Denied Claims By HOD Office Posted: 9/24/2026	801	7	By Jennifer Bryan Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 802 - (Recommended for Reaffirmation) Payer Coverage and Tax-Advantaged Access for Physical Activity Professionals, Services, and Programs By HOD Office Posted: 9/24/2026	802	11	By Catherine Collings Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 803 - Coverage of Embryonic Monogenic Disorder Screening as a Medically Necessary Benefit By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	803	13	By Mahitha Koduri Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 804 - Medicare Coverage of Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Non-Insulin-Treated Type 2 Diabetes By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	804	10	By Rajadhar Reddy Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 805 - Meaningful Enforcement of Prohibitions on the Corporate Practice of Medicine By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	805	11	By Stephen Epstein Posted: 10/22/2026
Closed topic Res 806 - Proration of Liability Insurance Premiums for Senior Physicians Based on Hours Worked By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	806	9	By Leanna Knight Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 807 - Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC’s) By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	807	6	By Ravi Goel Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 808 - Increasing Payment for Patient Portal Messages By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	808	16	By Avani Patel Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 809 - Joint Commission Standards for Medical Staff Self-Governance By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	809	7	By Edward Bush Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 810 - Strengthening Medicare and Accreditation Standards for Organized Medical Staff Independence By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	810	5	By Nancy Fan Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 811 - Government Support of Adaptive Sports Programming By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	811	14	By Medha Reddy Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 812 - Protect Patient Choice and Physician Privileges in Hospitals Merger and Acquisitions By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	812	7	By Mahitha Koduri Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 813 - Small Medical Practice Website and other Digital Service Compliance with ADA Regulation By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	813	5	By Gregory Pinto Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 814 - (Recommended for Reaffirmation) Coverage of SMART Therapy for Asthma By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	814	5	By Christopher Worsham Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 815 - (Recommended for Reaffirmation) Improving Technology to Combat Automated and Artificial Intelligence-Directed Downcoding of Evaluation and Management Services by Health Insurance Companies By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	815	10	By Avani Patel Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 816 - (Recommended for Reaffirmation) Enhancing Advocacy to Combat Automated Insurance Downcoding of EM Services By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	816	13	By Jennifer Bryan Posted: 10/21/2026
Closed topic Res 817 - Proposed revised H-450.982, Patient Satisfaction, Patient Experience, and Quality of Care By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	817	8	By Hilary Fairbrother Posted: 10/22/2026
Closed topic Res 818 - Proposed Revised D-385.958 - Patient Satisfaction Surveys and Quality Parameters as Criteria for Physician Payment By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	818	10	By Hilary Fairbrother Posted: 10/22/2026
Closed topic Res 819 - Modifiers Indicating Independent Non-Physician Practitioner Use of Physician Consults and Transfers By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	819	5	By Jon Peebles Posted: 10/18/2026
Closed topic Res 820 - Strengthening Emergency Interfacility Transfer Infrastructure By HOD Office Posted: 9/28/2026	820	4	By Holly Yang Posted: 10/21/2026

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AMA Guides® Editorial Panel selection process

AMA Guides training resources

Medical education webinars and podcasts

Competency-based medical education

Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) Resource Center

AMA guide to interviewing with residency programs

Finding my place in medicine: Kathryn Kelly, MD, internist

Which educational activities do residents find most useful?

Top stories of Advocacy Update: October 2026

Oct. 30, 2026: National Advocacy Update

AMA membership dues

UWorld for AMA members

Business of the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting

Archive of the House of Delegates Meetings

Medical education leadership opportunities

Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) Projects

Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) leadership opportunities

Section Involvement Grant program for recruitment and engagement

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 26, 2026

AMA upcoming appearances

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