Advocacy

AMSA Call to Action: Medicare Negotiations are Essential to Make Build Back Better Historic

Medicare Negotiations are Essential to Make Build Back Better Historic AMSA applauds President Biden, House leadership, and the Progressive Caucus for their long-fought effort to bring a robust Build Back Better budget package forward. The Framework announced by the President Thursday, October 28th, was endorsed overwhelmingly by the Progressive Caucus. Biden’s announcement was followed by...

TAKE ACTION – Now is the Time to Invest in Our Nation’s Future!

  Future Physicians Urge Congress to Pass a Robust Budget Package Now is the Time to Invest in Our Nation’s Future!  We are again at a critical moment in our nation’s history. Today, much like the 1960’s when President Johnson called on Congress to establish Medicare and Medicaid, division and controversy abound around health care...

Gun Violence and Suicide Prevention: What AMSA Members Can Do

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or is in crisis, reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting 741-741. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September, our Med Students for Gun Safety (MSGS) campaign is shining a light on one aspect...

AMSA Recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day – TAKE ACTION! Pass H.R.1667

  AMSA Recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day Join AMSA in ACTION to Protect Health Care Providers & Prevent Burn-out Now! Pass the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R.1667)   AMSA recognizes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day on September 17, 2021. We thank the  Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation and the Campaign...