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How the AMA is fighting for physicians now

The push is on for a 2025 Medicare payment update—but that’s not all. On prior authorization, scope of practice, burnout and tech, the AMA fights for doctors.
Learn More About Efforts to Fix Medicare Pay Read the AMA Advocacy Impact Report (PDF)
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Federal Advocacy
Prior authorization fixes earn majority support in Congress
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Leadership Viewpoint
Working together to advance a robust public health infrastructure
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Health System Spotlight
Act early to improve maternal health. Here’s how.
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AMA Leadership
AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, diagnosed with a brain tumor
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Transitioning to Practice
You just got a physician employment offer. Now what?
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Road to Residency
GME interviews: What applicants should ask resident physicians
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Succeeding in Medical School
5 steps for medical students to make an impact in letters to Congress

The latest AMA Update videos

AMA Update for Nov. 22, 2024: After a near-death experience, one physician leader works to reduce the in-basket burden
Making a return to medicine to transform physician workflows
AMA Update for Nov. 20, 2024: Clade 1 Mpox, Canada bird flu news, and E. coli outbreak recall on carrots 2024
Questions patients may have about the E coli organic carrots recall
AMA Update for Nov. 18, 2024: Street Medicine Detroit: How medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused
Ways that medical students are bringing care to unhoused patients

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AMA Interim Meeting

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida

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Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates

Nov. 8-12, 2024

Annotated reports Meeting daily highlights Education sessions (CME deadline 12/31/24)

Member Groups (Sections) Meetings

Nov. 7-8, 2024

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By becoming a member, you can play a role in shaping the future of medicine while growing professionally, no matter where you are in your training and career.

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