Medical Legislative Advocacy

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Addressing and managing drug shortages

The AMA has declared drug shortages to be an urgent public health crisis. Stay informed and access resources to address the impacts on practice.

Federal Advocacy

Jan 5, 2026 ·

2 Min Read

Make telehealth changes permanent ahead of January deadline

New analysis challenges scoring assumptions and outlines a legislative path to durable policy.

Advocacy in action: Supporting telehealth

Download issue brief, report and model legislation PDFs. Telehealth is a vital way to deliver high-quality care. The AMA is fighting to permanently remove restrictions on telehealth coverage and payment.

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Health care professionals about to begin a telehealth appointment

Dec 29, 2025 ·

5 Min Read

Practice ownership linked to physicians’ use of telehealth

Differences emerge among physicians who work in private practice compared with those in hospital-owned settings. Dive deeper with a new AMA report.

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Digital

Fighting for Physicians

Jan 28, 2026 ·

48 Min Read

Advocacy preview: What will the health policy landscape look like this year, and how is AMA shaping it?

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, an in-depth look into the complex health care issues facing the U.S. in 2026, and how the AMA is working to shape the landscape.

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Advocacy Insights Webinar Series