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Dec. 6, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA cosigns letters urging congressional action on physician workforce bills before end of 2024 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

A time to stand together

With expert resources and tireless advocacy, the AMA is your powerful ally against COVID-19.

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Only 2% physician turnover at Sutter Health. Here is why.

The California health system’s CEO Warner Thomas says frank communication and smart use of tech are two big keys to attracting and retaining doctors.

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Health System Spotlight
Michael Suk, MD, at the 2024 Interim Meeting
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Heartbreaking Medicare cuts start to hit home in Congress

Following AMA advocacy, House majority backs stabilizing 2025 payment. Now a big push from physicians in every specialty, and from across the country, is needed.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA president: With unity, physicians can fix the broken health system

On major issues such as Medicare payment and prior authorization, the AMA fights for doctors the way no physician can do alone, said Bruce A. Scott, MD.

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Interim Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
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To attract new physicians, listen to the ones already on board

Creative, comprehensive recruitment boosts internal referrals by 25% at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. That’s because leaders are listening.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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In addressing rural health inequities, definitions matter

Many programs seek to improve rural health care, but these efforts face challenges because they lack an agreed-upon definition of “rural.”

Population Care
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SPS member profile: Keith E. Davis, MD

AMA SPS member Keith E. Davis, MD, discusses the challenges senior physicians face today and experiences as a physician leader. 

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

Federal Advocacy
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Sutter Health on effective health care recruitment, physician retention & adding new residency spots [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about one health system's solution to the physician shortage.

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Sustainability
AMA Update Podcast