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8 ways the AMA is shaping medicine’s future

On protecting patients’ access to care, Medicare payment reform, AI and more, the AMA is leading the way. Find out how.

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Fighting for Physicians

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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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Jan 14, 2027 ·
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Outlook on how the new Congress may address Medicare and Medicaid

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn about AMA’s latest advocacy on Medicare payment and Medicaid.   

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AMA Advocacy Impact Report

Learn how the AMA is leading national initiatives to build a health system that is more effective, sustainable and centered on patients. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

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Oct. 30, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Patients need more flexible policies on Medicare enrollment changes and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Current Medicare payment system on unsustainable path: Contact Congress

The Medicare payment system is on an unsustainable path. Find materials to contact members of Congress to let them know the Medicare physician payment system needs reform.

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Oct. 16, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Diverse collection of patient advocacy groups endorse Medicare physician pay reform legislation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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The basics every resident ought to know about Medicare and Medicaid

The Medicare and Medicaid details that every resident, fellow and practicing physician needs to protect patients and their bottom line.

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Sept. 18, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Energy and Commerce hearing highlights Patients First Act, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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AMA, state societies back Patients First Act

Physician organizations urge Congress to replace annual Medicare payment cuts and temporary fixes with a stable system that protects patient access.

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