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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. Download the PDF updates of the AMA's impact. 

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Now is time to reform prior authorization in Medicare Advantage

A bipartisan, bicameral bill has overwhelming lawmaker support. The AMA and more than 120 other groups urge action to ease harmful care barriers.

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Telehealth: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies to incorporate and integrate telemedicine and digital health into physician practices.

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Nov. 21, 2025: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges CMS to “stay the course” on prior authorization reform and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Nov. 21, 2025: State Advocacy Update

NCOIL adopts prior authorization model bill and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How the AMA fights for patients, doctors on prior authorization

The House of Delegates takes new action push back on the time-wasting, care-delaying payer process.

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AMA statement on CMS Administrator Oz speech to House of Delegates

We appreciate CMS Administrator Dr. Oz joining us and outlining a vision for collaboration.

Press Releases
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The physician private practice to-do list for a strong year-end finish

Learn what you should be thinking about at a hectic year’s end, and how to get off to the races in 2026 on patient scheduling, staffing and more.

Private Practices
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When health care teams run short, physician burnout rises

AMA data shows how inadequate staffing takes a toll on well-being and retention across physician specialties. Smart health systems are making a change.

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