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1 in 3 NPs and PAs switch specialties at least once in career

New AMA survey finds that when nurse practitioners and physician assistants switch up, they often do so without formal training in the specialty.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Profiles positioned as data points across a map of the U.S.
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What tops the state advocacy agenda for doctors in 2026

Scope creep is still on physicians’ radar, says new AMA survey. New trends on Medicaid, health AI and medical licensure also gain ground.

State Advocacy
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8 ways the AMA is fighting for physicians across the nation

With the 2026 AMA State Advocacy Summit underway, the AMA is making its impact felt on the issues that matter most to doctors. 

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State Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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Jan. 9, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Telehealth flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances extended and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA survey spotlights top priorities, challenges in 2026 state health policy

Announces new AMA grant program to deliver impact in state advocacy efforts.

Press Releases
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Jan. 9, 2026: State Advocacy Update

AMA State Advocacy Summit kicks off and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Physicians must tell their own story—for patients’ sake

The new “AMA State Advocacy Impact Report” underscores the importance of physicians with a unified voice on the issues affecting patients and the profession.  

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
2025 AMA State Advocacy Impact Report
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AMA State Advocacy Impact Report

Learn about how the AMA, through state and specialty collaborations, fought for physicians and their patients in 2025.

State Advocacy
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AMA State Legislative Survey

Learn more about the 2026 AMA State Legislative Survey. The results reveal a unified, urgent and patient-focused heath care agenda for the nation.

State Advocacy