Feb 15, 2022 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Top federal issues

The AMA Advocacy Insights webinar "Top federal issues," was held in lieu of the 2022 National Advocacy Conference—download 5 action kit PDFs to learn more.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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David J. Welsh, MD, on leadership & running for state representative

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, AMA member David J. Welsh, MD, discusses his journey in leadership and advocacy and how he is running for state representative in Indiana.

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State Advocacy
Moving Medicine Podcast
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Brittany Ikwuagwu talks about med student advocacy on key issues

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Brittany Ikwuagwu on how medical students can advocate for key issues in medicine.

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Medical Students
Moving Medicine Video Update
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AMA welcomes draft CDC changes in opioid guidance

The AMA applauds the CDC for acknowledging the original guideline missed the mark.

Press Releases
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In congressional visits, medical students will target big issues

The 2022 AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference offers future doctors a chance to make their voice heard with the nation’s top lawmakers. Learn more.

Medical Students
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Let EPA curb greenhouse gases to protect public health

Climate change affects our lungs, hearts, brains and immune systems. Supreme Court should recognize EPA’s authority to act, physicians argue.

Environmental Health
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2022 Annual Meeting of the HOD: January 7 Speakers' Update

Read the Jan. 7 House of Delegates (HOD) speakers' updates for the 2022 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates being held June 10-15.

Annual Meeting
Patient and health care professional in conversation
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Insurer accountability on mental health parity is long overdue

Report finds “egregious violations” of federal law, worsening nation’s mental health and drug-overdose crises. Learn more with the AMA.

Access to Care
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Feb. 4, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on insurers' parity failures

AMA asks Congress to hold insurers accountable for nearly 15 years of parity failures and more in the latest Advocacy Update issue spotlight.

Advocacy Update