National Advocacy Conference

Population Care

AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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Federal AdvocacyMar 17, 2021

How Capitol Hill can meet nation’s steep health care challenges

Expanding insurance coverage and improving maternal health are among the goals the AMA has its eyes set on in Congress.

Federal AdvocacyMar 15, 2021

7 tips for physicians looking to connect with lawmakers

Learn with the AMA about the keys physicians should know to form positive, productive relationships with legislators.

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Federal AdvocacyMar 10, 2021

Meet the AMA’s Capitol Hill allies protecting patients and practices

Learn how a diverse group of lawmakers has worked with the AMA to carry favorable legislation over the finish line and block harmful measures.

Federal AdvocacyMar 5, 2021

What’s on the physician advocacy action list for 2021

Physician advocates have taken an all-hands-on-deck approach to COVID-19, but health inequity, administrative burdens need attention too.

Federal AdvocacyMar 3, 2021

Todd Askew recaps takeaways from National Advocacy Conference

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a recap on takeaways from National Advocacy Conference.

Federal AdvocacyFeb 22, 2021

5 big issues for physicians on Capitol Hill in 2021

This year physicians’ visits are virtual, but advocacy in areas such as health coverage and telehealth hit very close to home.

Advocacy UpdateJan 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on a sneak peek at the AMA National Advocacy Conference

Sneak peek at the AMA National Advocacy Conference in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster: Who can get it, who could benefit

Prioritizing Equity Spotlight series: Beyond an apology to restorative justice

Medicare should pay for telehealth list services after pandemic

Ochsner Health on helping patients & community post-Hurricane Ida

Residency programs should trumpet no-tolerance approach on racism

Raising her hand to help build U.S. addiction-medicine workforce

Another year of virtual interviews: What pre-meds must know

What it’s like in critical care medicine: Shadowing Dr. Sanghavi

Sept. 24, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Sept. 24, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Headspace for AMA members

Loans & financial services

House of Delegates, AMA Board and AMA Councils candidates' election

Future meetings of the AMA House of Delegates

CME: Council on Medical Education reports

Medical education leadership opportunities

IPPS November 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

Medical Student Section (MSS) advocacy & policy

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 20, 2021

New voices, perspective sought as CPT Editorial Panel expands