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Feb. 9, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Congress introduces the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Health care for tens of millions of patients is in jeopardy unless Congress acts immediately to reform the flawed and outdated Medicare payment system.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

View the agenda of the 2024 National Advocacy Conference. Download a PDF of the conference agenda.

Federal Advocacy
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Jan. 26, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Bipartisan Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act reintroduced in the House and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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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
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians