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State affidavit-of-merit requirements must apply in federal courts too

These requirements prevent meritless suits from being brought, the AMA and other physicians say in U.S. Supreme Court brief.

Judicial Advocacy
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Aug. 15, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Federal health research tackles kidney disease and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 15, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Scope of practice 2025 state legislative activity and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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One wrinkle to surprise billing law? Health plans aren’t paying up

The No Surprises Act created a way to settle out-of-network disputes, but losing health plans aren’t complying. New bipartisan bill would fix that.

Access to Care
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House, Senate bills would expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

The legislation would allow pharmacists to diagnose and treat patients without having received the necessary education or training to do so.

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Scope of Practice
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Aug. 8, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

August recess is here—tell Congress to fix Medicare now and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 8, 2025: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports bipartisan House telehealth bill as congressional deadline looms and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 8, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Recent AMA activity on scope of practice and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Preventing physician suicide

Taking proactive steps to identify and address physician distress can help to ensure the well-being of colleagues. Learn more.

Physician Health