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Oct. 28, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Register for the 2023 State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Feds shouldn’t reap rewards for illegal prior-auth restrictions

Imposing financial penalties for hep C drugs dispensed when Virginia’s prior-authorization rules violated federal law contradicts Medicaid’s goal.

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Broader information-blocking requirements take effect: What it means

Requests can seek a wide swath of electronic health information, yet EHRs aren’t yet equipped to help doctors handle them. Learn more with the AMA.

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Optometrists doing eye surgery? California AB 2236 vetoed for patient safety with David Aizuss, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about California AB 2236 and optometrists.

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Optometrists doing eye surgery? California AB 2236 vetoed for patient safety with David Aizuss, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about California AB 2236 and optometrists.

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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: What Congress needs to do now

Join the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar to hear about the AMA’s grassroots calls to action and what you can do.

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Oct. 14, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Health care organizations call for Medicare payment reform and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Oct. 14, 2022: State Advocacy Update

CDC grants will help reduce spread of blood-borne infectious disease and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Easing IMGs’ path to practice: What Congress should do

International medical graduates (IMGs) play a critical role, but face many barriers. Learn how the AMA’s powerful advocacy and resources help IMGs.

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