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Oct. 24, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Department of Homeland Security issues slight modification to H-1B filing fee proclamation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Federal court agrees: NPs can’t call themselves “doctor”

The AMA and California Medical Association provided evidence on patient confusion over nonphysician providers’ titles and training. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Practice participation in value-based care is up since 2014

AMA survey data shows growth in physician practice participation in ACOs, APMs and medical homes. Participation varies by practice type and setting. 

Payment & Delivery Models
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Augmented intelligence in medicine

The AMA is committed to helping physicians harness AI in ways that safely and effectively improve patient care.

Digital
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Digital Medicine Clinical Scenarios: Coding Handbook

This handbook is designed to guide physicians in effectively providing digitally enabled care services. Learn more and download the PDF.

Digital
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Nov 5, 2025 ·
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: The impact on physicians and patients

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn about the OBBBA implementation.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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Oct. 17, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on limited Medicare claims hold

Limited Medicare claims hold due to government shutdown and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 17, 2025: National Advocacy Update

DoD review of credentialing policies to eliminate stigmatizing mental health language passes the Senate and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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CMS’ ambulatory specialty model needs restructuring

While the model incorporates ideas the AMA has long advocated, these fixes can help support participating practices’ financial sustainability.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians