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Top stories of Advocacy Update: February 2026

Stay informed with top advocacy news and essential updates on key national and state issues impacting physicians, patients and the health care environment in February 2026.

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Feb. 27, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Physicians bring energy, advocacy to Capitol Hill during AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Feb. 27, 2026: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges West Virginia lawmakers to reject bill eliminating physician collaboration requirements of APRNs and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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3.1% bonus revived for physicians participating in Medicare APMs

After expiring at the end of the 2024 performance year, the AMA and others fought to restore this vital incentive to encourage value-based care. 

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Medicare telehealth coverage renewed for two years

The extension is one of eight big wins that happened because the AMA fought for them. Now the AMA’s pushing for permanent change.

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AMA advocacy events

Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.

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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

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In health care’s defining moment, AMA helps drive positive change

Building on eight major wins in the federal budget deal, doctors gather for the AMA National Advocacy Conference in Washington to reshape medicine.

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Feb. 20, 2026: National Advocacy Update

AMA National Advocacy Conference kicks off next week, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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