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Susan R. Bailey, MD
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Surprise billing reform serves patients and physicians alike

Our AMA played key role in correcting earlier provisions that would have been overly burdensome and put smaller independent physician practices at a disadvantage.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Patient and physician in a telehealth appointment
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Can telehealth access survive the pandemic? These policies are key

Learn what AMA experts have to say about ensuring telehealth capabilities are here to stay, making improvements to better the tool for all.

Digital
People outdoors lined up for vaccination.
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How physicians can boost COVID-19 vaccination at local level

Doctors have a huge role in getting millions of patients vaccinated. Learn how they are meeting the nation’s biggest public health challenge.in 100 years.

Infectious Diseases
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5 Min Read

Federal action on surprise medical bills: What doctors should know

Patients will be protected from unexpected medical costs and physicians will have a process to challenge inadequate out-of-network insurance payment.

Access to Care
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1 Min Read

AMA on nomination of Rachel Levine, MD, for HHS assistant secretary

If confirmed, Dr. Levine would be the highest-ranking transgender official in the U.S. government—a strong, inclusive message to America’s LGBTQ community.

Press Releases
Tim Storey, Brad Barrett, MD, Laurie Lickley, and Patrick Hope
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4 Min Read

How physicians can reach lawmakers amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rules on gatherings at state capitols vary widely across the country. State legislators explain how doctors can do effective outreach virtually.

State Advocacy
11 Min Read

Hospital & residency program closure implications FAQs

Guide designed to answer some of the frequently asked questions posed by residents and fellows faced with the closure of their hospital or residency program.

Resident Advocacy
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14 Min Read

Med students learn how to be advocates for health care in 2021

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a preview of the webinar “Your Voice, Your AMA: Health Care Advocacy and the New Administration," for medical students.

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Med School Life
AMA Update
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Jan. 22, 2021: Biden's first moves will aid pandemic fight, boost global health

Biden’s first moves will aid pandemic fight, boost global health in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update