Elderly patient and physician
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11 MIN READ

How an aging nation, COVID-19 stretch the doctor workforce thin

Action is needed soon to avert a doctor shortage fueled by an aging physician workforce and a U.S. population that is both growing and graying.

Sustainability
Physician examining patient
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4 MIN READ

1,000 new GME slots are coming. CMS must not hamper their use.

Funding’s here for the first big expansion of residency training positions since 1996, but the process to divvy up those slots needs work. Learn more.

GME Funding
Physician walking down an empty hallway
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5 MIN READ

Why we must act now to ensure an adequate physician workforce

Fewer physicians available to treat the increased demands of an aging population is an issue we must tackle today to avoid a crisis tomorrow.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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8 MIN READ

March 4, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS gives physicians more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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8 MIN READ

Feb. 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS urged to allow more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Long shot of U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. seen through a path with trees on both sides
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3 MIN READ

How this medical student helps patients through her advocacy

Learn about the work that AMA Government Relations Advocacy Fellow Brittany Ikwuagwu is doing to help advance telehealth, combat inequities.

Medical Students
Three health care workers walking in a hallway
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2 MIN READ

Why physicians are vital part of the nation’s infrastructure

As it considers a massive infrastructure spending package, Congress should bolster funding for badly needed graduate medical education training slots.

GME Funding
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10 MIN READ

March 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks FEMA to include physician offices in vaccine distribution efforts and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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6 MIN READ

Jan. 8, 2021: National Advocacy Update

President signs omnibus spending package providing new round of COVID-19 relief and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update