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We're Your Devoted Advocate

The Arizona Medical Association is the leading physician advocate in the state. We have a prominent seat at the table where decisions impacting your profession are made, and we leverage our seat to keep you and your patients off the menu.


Learn how we're driving meaningful change, protecting patient care, and amplifying your voice by exploring our advocacy hub.

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Your Membership

Drives Our Advocacy

Support the state's most powerful physician advocacy organization at the Arizona State Capitol and beyond. As a member, you can empower the change healthcare needs. Plus, you'll gain access to exclusive programming, legislative intel, and more.

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ArMA Resources

Advocacy is just one way ArMA champions the Arizona physician community. Discover our library of professional development tools, clinical resources, and more designed for you.

Resource Library

Featured Resource: ArMA's Legislative Reports

ArMA's Advocacy Team tracks and engages on hundreds of bills throughout the legislative session. Access our comprehensive reports to stay informed on the latest legislative developments affecting Arizona physicians and patients.

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Latest News

Read weekly updates from ArMA's Advocacy Team on political news, legislative achievements, industry trends, and more. Members receive these updates in their inbox every Friday via ArMA's newsletter, Medicine This Week.

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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.

  • Benefits

    • 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.

  • Benefits

    • Exclusive member resources & toolkits
    • 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.

  • Benefits

    • 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.

  • Benefits

    • Practice management tools & templates
    • Regulatory and compliance guidance
    • Member-exclusive clinical resources
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What Our Members Say

"There is a saying that rings true in politics: 'If you aren't at the table, you are on the menu.' ArMA advocacy is a collective effort between members and staff, every day, to make sure we are at the table with policymakers – representing the interests of Arizona physicians and the patients they care for."


Marc Leib, MD

Member since 1987

"Whether we like it or not, more and more of the practice of medicine is subject to the legislative process. In that process there are a number of competing interests, and ArMA must always be vigilant to ensure that quality of care and patient safety remain a priority. That's where advocacy comes in. The reality is, if it weren't for ArMA, patient care would suffer. That should motivate all of us to do what we can to make sure our voices are heard."


Miriam Anand, MD

Member since 1996


"Advocacy goes to the heart of ArMA's mission. One of the primary reasons we join together is to strengthen our voice and our impact, and this is especially critical in policymaking. In particular, the Legislative and Government Affairs Committee is tasked to debate policy issues and decide what position to take on bills that have been introduced during the legislative session. This responsibility is no less than protecting the House of Medicine, and there is nothing more important at ArMA."


Bill Thompson, MD

Member since 2012

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Recent Physician Wins

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Repealing Arizona's Pre-territorial Pregnancy Termination Ban

The Arizona Medical Association led a coalition of 20 other organizations in successfully protected physicians and patients by repealing the 1864 ban on pregnancy termination.

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Preserving Expert

Testimony

The Arizona Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of physicians in a medical malpractice case, preserving important expert testimony standards.

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Keeping Healthcare Human: Regulating AI in Medical Claims

Arizona is only the second state in the nation to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence in health insurance, setting an important precedent in healthcare.

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Advocacy Programs & Resources

For physicians-in-training

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Emerging Physician Advocate Program

Open to all Arizona medical students, residents, and fellows — no ArMA membership required

Build your advocacy skills, strengthen your CV, and make a difference in Arizona healthcare policy. The Emerging Physician Advocate Program offers a structured yet flexible points-based pathway to develop advocacy skills at your own pace and earn recognition for your efforts. Top participants compete for the prestigious Emerging Physician Advocate Award, presented at ArMA's Annual Awards Dinner & Gala.

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Learn More About the Arizona Medical Association

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Advocacy University

Comprehensive training program to equip physicians with the knowledge and skills needed for effective advocacy.

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Legislative Reports

Detailed analysis and tracking of hundreds of healthcare bills throughout each legislative session.

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Advocacy Letters

Archive of coalition letters sent to elected officials advocating for quality healthcare.

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Advocacy 101

Basic training and resources for physicians new to advocacy and legislative engagement.

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Doctor of The Day Program

Unique opportunity for ArMA members to educate policymakers about healthcare from a physician perspective.

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Advocacy News

Regular updates on advocacy efforts, legislative developments, and policy changes affecting physicians.

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Advocacy in Action

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Clarifying Collaborative

Practice

Misinformation has created a murky fog of confusion around the extent of physician assistants' scope of practice in our state. ArMA's Advocacy Team is clearing the confusion with a comprehensive overview of collaborative practice guidance.

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Survey Confirms Trends in Practice Acquisition

A recent survey underscores the complexity of Arizona physicians' satisfaction with practicing medicine, which is influenced by their current work situation, level of administrative burden, financial outlook, and experience with commercial payers.

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Support candidates who understand the challenges physicians face and advocate for quality health care.

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Member

Support candidates who understand the challenges physicians face and advocate for quality health care.

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Join Our Advocacy Coalition

Medical societies are welcome to join the Arizona Healthcare Action Coalition and amplify their advocacy impact through organized collaboration.

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