Advocacy efforts

The AMA is aggressively involved in advocacy efforts related to the most vital issues in medicine today.

2008 AMA National Health Care Policy Agenda

Your patients have a voice through you... and you have a voice through the American Medical Association (AMA). As a member of the AMA, you will help shape the future of medicine, without ever leaving your patient’s side.

Expanding coverage for the uninsured	Ensure that physicians—not others—set quality standards
Reform the Medicare physician payment system	Improve patient safety
Reform the medical liability system	Promote healthier lifestyles

 

Advocacy Resource Center

The ARC's mission is to enhance and advance the collective state legislative advocacy efforts of organized medicine.

 

Take action -- AMA in Washington

The AMA offers resources for member physicians interested in becoming involved in advocacy efforts and meetings.

Grassroots Action Center	Physician Action Kit
Issues and legislation	Patients' Action Network
Get Involved
National Advocacy Conference

Be informed

Learn about the AMA's policy positions, as well as our policy-making process and research.

About AMA policy	Health policy research
PolicyFinder

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