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June 10, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA, Medicare trustees agree: Medicare payment system is unsustainable and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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June 10, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Delaware bill would help physicians seeking care for burnout and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA advocates for support of physician mental health needs

Download the issue brief PDF—AMA supports legislative, regulatory and health system changes for physician mental health needs.

Physician Health
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California’s MICRA law modernized after nearly 50 years

With obliteration of the medical liability reform law known as MICRA headed to voters in November, doctors and others worked to update the law instead.

Sustainability
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How banning menthol cigarettes could save 6,000 Black lives a year

After the AMA and others took the issue to court, the FDA proposed a ban. Learn how it would cut health inequity and stop smoking-related deaths.

Population Health
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10 principles to fix Medicare’s unsustainable physician pay system

The AMA and 120 state medical and national specialty societies are sending an unmistakable message to Congress about a much-needed overhaul.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA renews call for gun violence prevention in wake of Tulsa shooting

Today, the AMA released the following statement in response to the targeted killing of physicians in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Press Releases
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COVID-19: AMA's recent and ongoing advocacy efforts

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Medical Association has been the leading physician and patient ally. Learn more about recent and ongoing efforts.

Infectious Diseases
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To overcome doctor shortage, get rid of obstacles to primary care

For patients in some communities, a pressing question is whether their primary care doctor will retire—because a replacement may be hard to come by.

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