Marilyn J. Heine, MD
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5 Min Read

Why physician advocacy at all levels will be key in 2021

There is a growing overlap between state and federal policymaking. Learn how AMA advocacy teams are prepared to tackle issues in either venue.

State Advocacy
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4 Min Read

Jan. 15, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on why physician advocacy at all levels will be key in 2021

There is a growing overlap between state and federal policymaking. Learn how AMA advocacy teams are prepared to tackle issues in either venue.

Advocacy Update
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14 Min Read

Todd Askew discusses AMA advocacy priorities in 2021 [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing AMA's advocacy efforts and COVID-19 in the new year.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update Podcast
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10 Min Read

COVID-19: The long road to recovery

In a virtual address hosted by the National Press Club on January 12, 2021, AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, made an appeal for science in slowing the spread of disinformation and to help turn the tide against COVID-19.

Speeches
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3 Min Read

Jan. 8, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

New podcast episode discusses progress made in fighting the overdose epidemic and more in Advocacy Update's other news.

Advocacy Update
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14 Min Read

Todd Askew discusses AMA advocacy priorities in 2021

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing AMA's advocacy efforts and COVID-19 in the new year.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
U.S. Capitol building
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3 Min Read

Congress provides relief on Medicare payment; passes surprise billing

The giant spending bill passed by Congress funds the government through September, avoids Medicare payment cuts and reforms surprise billing.

Medicare & Medicaid
Woman sitting on couch looking at bills
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5 Min Read

Proposed “No Surprises Act” favors commercial health plans

Congress circulates flawed solution to surprise billing to include in end-of-the-year legislative package. AMA urges lawmakers to keep working on it.

Access to Care
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2 Min Read

Dec. 18, 2020: Advocacy Update spotlight on first look at “No Surprises Act” favors commercial health plans 

A first look at “No Surprises Act” favors commercial health plans in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update