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Delegates & federation societies

The House of Delegates (HOD) includes well over 600 voting delegates. Download the PDF for delegate apportionment for the AMA Annual and Interim Meetings.

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Federation of Medicine opportunities with AMA sections

Find out about opportunities for representation of Federation organizations in the AMA sections' annual and interim meetings.

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Federation of Medicine

Find information on the organizations that make up the Federation of Medicine—including state, county and national medical specialty societies.

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Aug. 22, 2025: National Advocacy Update

AMA-led federation letters oppose federal bill expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Slashing NIH funding imperils the foundation of medical research

For more than a century, NIH-sponsored research has played a critical role in improving the nation’s health. This vital work must continue. 

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It is time to make prior authorization reform a reality

Reducing the prior authorization burden that harms patients and frustrates physicians is an area of bipartisan agreement that Congress should tackle now.

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Member organizations of the AMA House of Delegates

See a list of groups and organizations that are entitled to a seat(s) in the AMA House of Delegates.

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New Congress can create lasting legacy of health reform

The new Congress should streamline prior authorization, reform Medicare and extend telehealth flexibilities—issues that enjoy bipartisan support.

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Congressional action on Medicare payments must occur this year

Congress must act now to stop the proposed 2025 physician payment cut and add an inflation-based update to maintain patient access to Medicare. 

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