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Feb. 24, 2023: National Advocacy Update

FDA advisory panels vote 19-0 in favor of OTC naloxone and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 24, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Georgia medical board updates licensing application to support physician wellness and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
2023 National Advocacy Conference
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Amid political divisions, physicians unify to protect patients

Doctors gather in the nation’s capital to press for fixes to Medicare payment, prior authorization and other priorities. Learn more with the AMA.

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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Medicaid often doesn’t cover self-measured BP. Now that’s changing.

Measuring BP at home can help control hypertension and chip away at the $131 billion cost of uncontrolled blood pressure in the U.S. Learn more.

Prevention & Wellness
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How the CPT code set can be used to help advance health equity

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set helps spur and integrate care innovation. Discover CPT’s role in promoting optimal health for all.

CPT®
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CMS takes big steps to fix prior authorization in Medicare Advantage

Learn why physicians are backing proposals on prior authorization from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Why scope creep tops state medical associations’ priority list

The AMA is helping to fight dozens of state bills that would remove physicians from patient care, posing threats to patient safety and care quality.

Scope of Practice
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AMA presents Government Service Award to top Pelosi health aide

Wendell Primus’ work was key to repealing SGR and passing the historic Affordable Care Act.

Press Releases
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Live from the AMA National Advocacy Conference: Physician advocacy and why it works with Todd Askew

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about physician advocacy.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update