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3 Min Read

AMA survey spotlights top priorities, challenges in 2026 state health policy

Announces new AMA grant program to deliver impact in state advocacy efforts.

Press Releases
Profiles positioned as data points across a map of the U.S.
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7 Min Read

What tops the state advocacy agenda for doctors in 2026

Scope creep is still on physicians’ radar, says new AMA survey. New trends on Medicaid, health AI and medical licensure also gain ground.

State Advocacy
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Turn financial insight into impact

Learn why understanding finances is key to securing the resources your patients and team need.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
Physicians and health care icons
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5 Min Read

A 4-step path to team-based rooming that saves physicians time

Strengthened team roles in rooming and discharge can improve practice flow, ease burdens and support physician well-being. Learn more with the AMA. 

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
Moving Medicine-Sutton and Bacher
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6 Min Read

CMS launches modernized physician ACO model

The new model design could help small, rural and specialist physician practices take part in ACOs and improve care for patients with complex needs.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Fighting for Physicians
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1 Min Read

Pearl of the Week: Behavioral health integration pays off

Learn how integrating behavioral health into primary care improves access, outcomes, and value-based performance.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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2 Min Read

AMA praises LEAD Model to strengthen accountable care

CMS announces LEAD ACO model to increase physician involvement in accountable care and help primary care physicians and specialists work more closely together. 

Press Releases
Moving Medicine/CMS edition
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18 Min Read

LEAD: What doctors need to know about the new CMS payment model

In this episode of Moving Medicine, learn about the potential benefits and challenges of a new outcome-aligned payment model called LEAD, and what it means for physicians and patients.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Moving Medicine Video Update
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6 Min Read

Investigating pharmacists’ refusal to fill valid physician orders

Some pharmacists are substituting their judgment for that of ordering physicians. The AMA opposes such actions.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians