member-driven Policy

Policymaking Process:

Submit a Policy

Drive change in health care through your professional association.



By submitting a policy proposal, ArMA members guide the association, influence legislative strategies, and raise awareness about issues important to the practice of medicine in Arizona.

Following historic changes to our governance, ArMA's policymaking is more accessible and democratic than ever before. ArMA's membership now serves as the voting body on policy proposals, leadership elections, and proposed bylaw amendments through our bi-annual process.


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Policy Proposal

Submission Period

ArMA members can submit policy proposals throughout the year, comment on their colleagues' proposals, and vote on their adoption. Submit a proposal on an important local healthcare issue today.

EXTENDED Submission Deadline:

Wednesday, April 1

Submit a Policy

What Brings You to ArMA?

Whether you’re protecting your practice, advancing your career, or expanding your expertise, your pathway starts here.

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ADVOCACY

We represent physicians at the Capitol and in regulatory arenas where healthcare policy is shaped.

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    • Exclusive member resources & toolkits
    • Career development & leadership pathways
    • Networking & specialty collaboration
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MEMBERSHIP

Membership connects you to a statewide network shaping the future of medicine in Arizona.

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    • Career development & leadership pathways
    • Networking & specialty collaboration
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EDUCATION

Stay current with trusted education and programs that strengthen your impact and practice.

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    • Continuing medical education (CME)
    • Scientific & policy updates
    • Conferences and professional programming
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RESOURCES

Access  tools, practice guidance, and member resources designed to support physicians across Arizona.

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    • Practice management tools & templates
    • Regulatory and compliance guidance
    • Member-exclusive clinical resources
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before you submit

Policy Proposal Guidelines

Policy proposals should meet the following criteria:

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Does the resolution address a current need?

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Is it directly applicable to the healthcare community?

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Does it reflect emerging healthcare trends?

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Is it within ArMA or the AMA's scope to accomplish?

For full submission instructions, view the complete guide here.

After adoption

What happens to policy proposals adopted by ArMA's membership?

Policy proposals should meet the following criteria:

Adopted resolutions instruct ArMA's Board of Directors on important decisions, including the strategy and operation of the association.

Adopted policies serve as a benchmark for the ArMA Advocacy Team when addressing state legislative issues.

Adopted policies are added to ArMA's Policy Compendium, which influences our legislative agenda, stance on key issues, strategic goals, and more.

Get in touch!

Questions?

Direct questions to ArMA staff 

communications@AZmed.org 

or call (602) 347-6900.