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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Fix Medicare now
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Congress must act now to stop Medicare cuts

Health care for tens of millions of patients is in jeopardy unless Congress acts immediately to reform the flawed and outdated Medicare payment system. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Jan. 12, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Year end brings windfall of No Surprises Act updates—including reopening of IDR portal for all dispute types and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 15, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Reminder: Registration open for the 2024 AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 3, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Register now: 2024 AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Q&A: A safety-net physician discovers her power to help patients

Amna Khan, MD, became a pediatrician to work at the intersection of social justice and medicine. Learn about a fellowship that’s giving her a boost.

Health Equity
Panel at the 2023 AMA National Advocacy Conference
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How 3 specialties are facing down scope-creep challenges

Leaders from ophthalmology, anesthesiology and psychiatry describe recent wins on scope of practice and why physicians must unite to protect patients.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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3 key senators back physician advocacy priorities

Learn how senators from both parties are working to fix prior authorization, encourage innovative care models and strengthen the physician workforce.

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
APA President Jack Resneck Jr. and CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
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How doctors shaped prior-auth reforms in Medicare Advantage

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure says physicians’ stories of prior-authorization care delays helped prompt policy fixes. Learn more.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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