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As an association of engaged physicians who have trusted connections to millions of patients, the AMA is a leading voice that informs, guides and generates support for policies that advance meaningful initiatives—ones that address the concerns most relevant to all patients and physicians.

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Bruce A. Scott, MD, at the 2024 AMA Interim Meeting of the HOD
Nov 8, 2024 · 5 MIN READ
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May 8, 2024 · 3 MIN READ
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Nov 5, 2024 · 1 MIN READ
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Federal Advocacy

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Nov 13, 2024 ·
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National Advocacy Conference agenda

View the highlights of the 2024 National Advocacy Conference.

2024 AMA Interim Meeting of the HOD

Interim Meeting

Nov 13, 2024 ·
19 MIN READ

Highlights from the 2024 AMA Interim Meeting

Track the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran Nov. 8–12.

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Access to Care

Nov 13, 2024 ·
5 MIN READ

Supreme Court must act to keep preventive services cost-free

The AMA joins dozens of groups urging high court to hear a case that threatens to undo a part of the ACA that has saved lives and cut costs.

Michael Suk, MD, at the 2024 Interim Meeting

Medicare & Medicaid

Nov 12, 2024 ·
8 MIN READ

Heartbreaking Medicare cuts start to hit home in Congress

Following AMA advocacy, House majority backs stabilizing 2025 payment. Now a big push from physicians in every specialty, and from across the country, is needed.

Press Releases

Nov 12, 2024 ·
3 MIN READ

Federal government must simplify Medicare sign-up

Delegates urge a Medicare sign-up that would be easier so seniors would not face costly lifetime penalties

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