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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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How a retired endocrinologist found a new way to help patients

Patients at safety-net clinics often face long waits for specialty care. Learn how retired and semiretired physicians can help fill the gap.

Senior Physicians
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For this Tulane doctor, advancing health equity has global focus

Learn how internist-pediatrician Anjali Niyogi, MD, MPH, has used her skills to help patients in New Orleans and around the world.

Health Equity
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Telehealth a lifeline for endocrinology patients in rural areas

Sanford Health endocrinologist David Newman, MD, works with patients to find the balance of in-person and virtual care that works best.

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Health System Spotlight
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AMA commends MedPAC for move to recognize costs of practicing medicine

Physician organizations join together to urge Congress to pass legislation providing for an annual inflation-based payment update.

Press Releases
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March 10, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on Conrad 30 legislation

Bipartisan Conrad 30 legislation introduced in the Senate and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Certainty on pay is key to addressing inequities in telehealth

Discover what North Carolina Medicaid’s chief medical officer is seeing and doing to close the telehealth equity gap and remove payment barriers.

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Fighting for Physicians
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AMA honors South Carolina legislator with Government Service Award

Senator Alexander is one of six honorees chosen this year to receive the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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Feb. 10, 2023: National Advocacy Update

COVID-19 public health emergency set to end May 11 with important implications for patients and physicians and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update