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Speakers at the 2025 State Advocacy Summit
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Beyond the buzz, state lawmakers weigh in on health care AI

The “era of AI” is here. States seek to mandate AI transparency and regulate clinical decision-making and payer use.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Momentum building to stop the Medicare cut

The House GOP Doc Caucus endorsed a bill to block the payment cuts and add an update.

Press Releases
2025 AMA National Advocacy Conference attendees
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Physicians take fight for Medicare payment reform to Capitol Hill

Bipartisan support for Medicare reform is building in Congress, as physicians witnessed firsthand at the 2025 AMA National Advocacy Conference.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Mar 20, 2025 ·
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Advocacy Insights: Across the country, how are states taking up key health care issues?

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn about how the AMA is working with national, state and specialty medical societies to address key legislative priorities.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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To boost your medical student advocacy credentials, start local

Much of health care policy is shaped in statehouses. A physician-turned-politician offers expert tips on how to get a lawmaker’s ear.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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6 Min Read

When will physicians feel safe seeking mental health care?

Great progress is being made to remove intrusive licensing and credentialing questions to boost well-being. Here’s what else must be done.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Feb. 21, 2025: National Advocacy Update

AMA grants five Outstanding Government Service Awards and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Patient advocate Lucy Culp and Bruce Scott, MD
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As prior authorization burden grows, so does momentum for change

Physicians must show legislators how prior authorization harms patients. Then they need to tell them again—with the data to back it up.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
Rebekah Bernard, MD
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6 Min Read

Training gaps between physicians, nonphysicians are significant

Two MDs who previously worked as nonphysician providers say there’s no comparing the caliber of education—making physician-led care teams essential. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians