Hand interrupts a series of falling blocks
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4 Min Read

What else must be done to end the drug-overdose epidemic

Overdose deaths have plateaued, but multiple policy barriers are holding back further progress. Lawmakers should follow the evidence on what works to save lives.

Behavioral Health
Smiling mother holding child
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6 Min Read

Creating a healthier future for Native communities

New AMA policies seek to improve health outcomes and expand health care opportunities for American Indian, Alaska Native and other Indigenous people.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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3 Min Read

MSS Members and News Highlights-December 2024

Awards presented at 2024 Interim, the 2025 Physicians of the Future Summit is announced, standing committee spotlight on CAIA, and advocacy updates. 

Medical Students
Panelists at the Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care
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7 Min Read

To advance rural health, Congress should act to fix Medicare

At Sanford Health’s rural health care summit, the AMA’s president tells why Congress needs to pass proposed Medicare payment and prior authorization reforms.

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Population Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Dec. 6, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2024 AMA overdose report highlights

2024 AMA overdose report highlights national actions and state-by-state data, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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2 Min Read

Dec. 6, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA comments on MedPAC’s long-term physician payment update policy options and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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6 Min Read

Dec. 6, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA cosigns letters urging congressional action on physician workforce bills before end of 2024 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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1 Min Read

Dec. 6, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Room block closes Dec. 16: 2025 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Patient in conversation with physician
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5 Min Read

Effort to fix Medicare payment gets bipartisan Senate boost

Following AMA advocacy, Senate leadership gets loud and clear message on the need to stabilize Medicare payment and protect access to care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians