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Beyond the buzz, state lawmakers weigh in on health care AI

The “era of AI” is here. States seek to mandate AI transparency and regulate clinical decision-making and payer use.

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Collaborating and networking to advocate for patients and the medical profession.

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When will physicians feel safe seeking mental health care?

Great progress is being made to remove intrusive licensing and credentialing questions to boost well-being. Here’s what else must be done.

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Patient advocate Lucy Culp and Bruce Scott, MD
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As prior authorization burden grows, so does momentum for change

Physicians must show legislators how prior authorization harms patients. Then they need to tell them again—with the data to back it up.

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Rebekah Bernard, MD
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Training gaps between physicians, nonphysicians are significant

Two MDs who previously worked as nonphysician providers say there’s no comparing the caliber of education—making physician-led care teams essential. 

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Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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AMA president-elect’s surgery to remove brain tumor a success

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, had an 8-cm temporal lobe tumor removed, and it was found to be low-grade and slow-growing. Here’s what he’s learned from the experience.

Leadership
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Jan. 24, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Highlights from the 2025 AMA State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Jan 8 - 10, 2026 ·
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State Advocacy Summit

AMA State Advocacy Summit will be held on Jan. 8-10, 2026 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California..

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Across U.S., physicians share top state advocacy priorities for 2025

As the AMA State Advocacy Summit gets underway, new survey data shows what will keep doctors and medical society staffers busy in statehouses this year.

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