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

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      Bill would fight doctor shortages by addressing green-card backlog

      The AMA backs bipartisan legislation to reissue 40,000 unused immigrant visas for physicians and nurses.

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      Research presented at the AMA Poster Showcase suggests that hobbies such as gardening can offer a healthful break from the strains of medical school.

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      JAMA Network journals have editorial fellowships—chances for residents, fellows and early-career physicians to explore a career in publishing.

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      5 business skills every physician needs before starting practice

      In residency and fellowship training, the business side of medicine often gets short shrift. Catch up on what you need to succeed in health care.

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      Learn about the current state of competition in health insurance markets across the U.S. and review in-depth analysis on market concentration.

      Ensuring health insurance competition

      Discover the AMA's position on health insurance mergers and why the AMA believes fewer insurance carriers undermine physician practices and harm patient care.

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      Find out how the Academic Physicians Section (APS) develops resolutions and influences policy that may be adopted by the AMA House of Delegates.

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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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AMA in Action: Fighting scope creep

Advocacy in action: Fighting scope creep

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Access to Care

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Dec 16, 2025 ·
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Ensuring health insurance competition

Discover the AMA's position on health insurance mergers and why the AMA believes fewer insurance carriers undermine physician practices and harm patient care.

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Scope of Practice

Dec 12, 2025 ·
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PAs push to enshrine “physician associate” term in law

The “wholly unnecessary” change from “physician assistant” would confuse patients, waste money and undermine the physician-led care team.

Advocacy Update

Dec 5, 2025 ·
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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.

Physician Health

Dec 4, 2025 ·
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AMA fights causes of physician burnout

Help the AMA tackle the key causes of burnout to protect physicians and patients. Learn more.

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Nov 21, 2025 ·
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Nov. 21, 2025: State Advocacy Update

NCOIL adopts prior authorization model bill and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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