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Oct. 31, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Registration open: 2026 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Population health approach boosts breast-cancer screening outcomes

Atlantic Health uses a team-based model to expand access and improve care for patients at high risk for breast cancer.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Oct. 24, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Department of Homeland Security issues slight modification to H-1B filing fee proclamation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Federal court agrees: NPs can’t call themselves “doctor”

The AMA and California Medical Association provided evidence on patient confusion over nonphysician providers’ titles and training. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Practice participation in value-based care is up since 2014

AMA survey data shows growth in physician practice participation in ACOs, APMs and medical homes. Participation varies by practice type and setting. 

Payment & Delivery Models
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Oct. 17, 2025: National Advocacy Update

DoD review of credentialing policies to eliminate stigmatizing mental health language passes the Senate and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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CMS’ ambulatory specialty model needs restructuring

While the model incorporates ideas the AMA has long advocated, these fixes can help support participating practices’ financial sustainability.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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How collaborative care can help close the mental health care gap

As some states consider letting psychologists prescribe, the evidence shows a physician-led approach to mental health is the better way forward. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Explore a successful APM and you’ll find smart use of CPT codes

An AMA-Manatt report details the vital role that CPT codes play in enabling health care’s evolution toward value-based care.

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