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Sept. 2, 2022: National Advocacy Update

International Overdose Awareness Day underscores urgent need for change and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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High court shouldn’t impede efforts to diversify medical schools

The AMA, AAMC and many other organizations urge the Supreme Court to keep allowing consideration of race, ethnicity in medical school admissions.

Judicial Advocacy
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Aug. 19, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on the Inflation Reduction Act

Bill addresses 3 major health issues but not Medicare pay reform in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Aug. 19, 2022: National Advocacy Update

New ways to engage specialists in accountable care organizations and more in the latest State Advocacy Updates.

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Aug. 19, 2022: State Advocacy Update

New Delaware law supports physicians who seek care for wellness, burnout and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Aug. 19, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Action needed to increase treatment for youth substance use and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

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Everyone deserves quality medical care delivered without bias

The mental health of transgender young people, already at risk from the pandemic, is threatened further by state laws that enable discrimination.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Patients want privacy, accountability for how their health data is used

1,000 patients were surveyed on control over their data and how it’s used. Learn what they said, and how the AMA fights to protect patient privacy.

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Inside the massive proposed 2023 Medicare physician pay schedule

CMS plan for 2023 shows the need to overhaul a payment system that is unsustainable for patients and doctors. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians