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AMA backs effort to lift restrictions on physician-owned hospitals

The AMA and other organizations support House efforts to get rid of rules that block new or expanded physician-owned hospitals. 

Federal Advocacy
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PAs push to enshrine “physician associate” term in law

The “wholly unnecessary” change from “physician assistant” would confuse patients, waste money and undermine the physician-led care team.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF)

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) and how to apply.

Med Student Advocacy
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Changes to Medicaid, the ACA and other key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Stay up to date on OBBBA implementation and related federal rulemaking with resources from the AMA.

Federal Advocacy
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Dec. 12, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Supporting the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, details on the FDA TEMPO model and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 12, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA urges 4-year phase-in of Medicare cuts and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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What to expect from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The final rule takes effect Jan. 1. The AMA will be sharing with CMS its real-world impact. Here’s what it could mean for your practice.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Bill would fight doctor shortages by addressing green-card backlog

The AMA backs bipartisan legislation to reissue 40,000 unused immigrant visas for physicians and nurses.

International Med Ed
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4 “Big, Beautiful Bill” changes that will reshape care in 2026

While much of the massive budget bill comes to fruition over many years, these will take effect next year. Learn more with the AMA.

Federal Advocacy