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Oct. 17, 2025: National Advocacy Update

DoD review of credentialing policies to eliminate stigmatizing mental health language passes the Senate and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How collaborative care can help close the mental health care gap

As some states consider letting psychologists prescribe, the evidence shows a physician-led approach to mental health is the better way forward. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Advocacy in action: Combatting health effects of climate change

The American Medical Association has declared climate change a public health crisis that threatens the health and well-being of all individuals.

Environmental Health
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Oct. 10, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on the government shutdown continues

Government shutdown continues and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 10, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Congressional outreach on H-1B physician fee exemption and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Oct 22, 2025 ·
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CMMI answers your questions on the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model

Learn more about the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model, a new CMS payment model starting Jan. 1, 2026.

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9 key improvements CMS should make on MIPS

Fixing MIPS offers the Trump administration a chance to deliver on its agenda to remove regulatory roadblocks.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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Prioritizing physician well-being prioritizes patient health

Solving the burnout crisis in medicine requires strategy and collaboration—tenets of AMA’s successful Joy in Medicine program. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Who's on site for care at “medical spas”? Not usually a physician

The med spa industry is thriving, but even relatively simple cosmetic procedures can cause patient harm. That makes having a physician on site a must.

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Fighting for Physicians