National Advocacy Conference

The AMA National Advocacy Conference (NAC) brings the power of organized medicine to our nation’s capital. Attend the annual conference to advocate on crucial health care issues affecting physicians and patients.

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Feb. 27, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Physicians bring energy, advocacy to Capitol Hill during AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Your powerful ally

The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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AMA advocacy events

Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.

Federal Advocacy
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In health care’s defining moment, AMA helps drive positive change

Building on eight major wins in the federal budget deal, doctors gather for the AMA National Advocacy Conference in Washington to reshape medicine.

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Feb. 20, 2026: National Advocacy Update

AMA National Advocacy Conference kicks off next week, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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In PBM market, competition is hard to come by

AMA analysis details low competition in a market that is drawing scrutiny from Congress and regulators.

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How this PGY-2 balances physician residency, advocacy training

Through the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship, AMA member Whitney Sambhariya, MD, PhD, is honing skills to advance health equity.

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2025 AMA National Advocacy Conference attendees
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Physicians take fight for Medicare payment reform to Capitol Hill

Bipartisan support for Medicare reform is building in Congress, as physicians witnessed firsthand at the 2025 AMA National Advocacy Conference.

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AMA Board of Trustees meeting information

See upcoming meeting information for the AMA Board of Trustees and information on how to attend a meeting.

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Feb. 21, 2025: National Advocacy Update

AMA grants five Outstanding Government Service Awards and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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