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Put focus on real fixes for America’s mental health care shortage

As several states look into letting psychologists prescribe medication, physician experts detail why that is not a safe or effective option.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy
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Sept. 19, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on extension of enhanced premium tax credits

90+ physician organizations urge extension of enhanced premium tax credits and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 19, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA provides input to CMS on outpatient hospital and ASC payment proposals and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 19, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Now available: 2024 MIPS performance feedback and final scores, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 19, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Application period opens for the Rural Health Transformation Program and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Time to junk your practice fax machine? Big win makes it possible

HHS sides with the AMA on new policies that integrate electronic prior authorization into certified EHRs to cut physician burdens and care delays.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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9 ways states are moving to clamp down on physician noncompetes

Here’s a handy guide to help resident physicians transitioning to practice understand the legal trends that will shape their job opportunities.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Yes, it’s OK for doctors to seek mental health care when needed

At all levels in medicine, there’s a need to send that message loud and clear. It’s not just the right thing to do—it can save lives.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians