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Public Health Apr 1, 2020

State policy changes that can help COVID-19 fight

States can’t allocate trillions the way Congress can. Learn what state policymakers can do in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

AMA in the News Feb 29, 2020

AMA in the News: February 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2020.

Indiana doctors in Washington for the 2020 AMA National Advocacy Conference, meet with Rep. Trey Hollingsworth, R, Ind.

Patient Support & Advocacy Feb 19, 2020

Doctors take message on surprise-billing fix to Capitol Hill

80% favor action on the issue. Learn how the AMA is fighting for patient protections from unanticipated medical bills and stronger provider network regulations to ensure fair payment to out-of-network physicians.

Publications & Newsletters Feb 14, 2020

AMA statement on Ways and Means Committee surprise billing legislation

AMA supports underlying mechanism for resolving disputes, including the eligibility of all disputed claims for negotiation and mediation.

Patient Support & Advocacy

Provider networks & access to care

Take action to protect patient’s access to quality care and improve transparency in provider networks.

Patient Support & Advocacy Jan 17, 2020

Health care 2020: Here’s where Congress and the states are headed

The AMA’s senior VP of advocacy offers expert insight on what physicians should expect, and advises doctors looking to make a mark with policymakers.

Florida old and new State Capitol buildings

Patient Support & Advocacy Jan 10, 2020

Physicians will keep fighting on these 6 key issues in 2020

Health care policy debates must include the trusted voices of doctors advocating for their patients, says AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA.

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4 ways to help patients with chronic disease make dietary changes

Polling during a public health crisis: What doctors must know

How physician practice reopening is going in 6 states

4 tips for incorporating telemedicine into clinical training

AMA: Withdraw plan to deport med students in online-only programs

Why IMG physicians are vital to U.S. health security

Resident medical liability lawsuits: Why and how often they happen

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Resident questions on advocacy, wellness and health equity

March 27, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Medical residents: Don’t miss these 5 great AMA member benefits

Proceedings of the 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) Projects

2020 APS Annual Meeting highlights

MSS virtual 2020 Annual Meeting

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 6, 2020

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 29, 2020