How Physicians Can Get Involved in Healthcare Policy | AMA National Advocacy Conference 2026

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How Physicians Can Get Involved in Healthcare Policy | AMA National Advocacy Conference 2026
Mar 12, 2026
Pennsylvania Medical Society

In the first episode of PAMED Talks: The Legislative Corner, we sit down with Zachary Gates, PAMED's Senior Director of Government Relations, to break down the AMA National Advocacy Conference (NAC) and why physician advocacy has never been more important. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or a physician who's never contacted a legislator, this episode breaks down exactly how you can get involved and make your voice heard in healthcare policy.   

Pennsylvania physicians are heading to the Capitol—and you can too. Save the Date for Advocacy Day 2026 on Tuesday, September 29 in Harrisburg, PA: https://www.pamedsoc.org/news-resources/pamed-events/events/2026/09/29/default-calendar/2026-pamed-legislative-advocacy-day.

This will be an opportunity for physicians, residents, and medical students to engage directly with state lawmakers on issues impacting the practice of medicine and patient care.

📲 Stay updated on Advocacy Day registration and legislative priorities at pamedsoc.org/advocacy.

Visit www.pamedsoc.org for more.

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