Advocacy Hub
The Arizona Medical Association is the leading physician advocate in the state. We have a prominent seat at the table where decisions that impact your profession are made, and we leverage it 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 programs, resources, and latest efforts.
Our Work
Repealing Arizona's 1864 Pregnancy Termination Ban
The Arizona Medical Association successfully led a medical coalition to protect physicians and patients by repealing an archaic ban on pregnancy termination.
Healthcare Price-fixing Litigation
We are addressing alleged healthcare price-fixing schemes led by MultiPlan and major medical insurers to secure fair physician reimbursement.
Repairing Patient Trust in Healthcare
The Arizona Medical Association has joined more than 30 states in a campaign to strengthen America’s relationship with physicians and highlight the importance of the physician-patient relationship for quality patient care.
Keeping Healthcare Human: Regulating AI
Following the passage of legislation championed by ArMA's Advocacy Team, Arizona became the second state in the nation to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence in health insurance.
Preserving Expert Testimony
After input from the Arizona Medical Association, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of physicians in a medical malpractice case, preserving important expert testimony standards.
Health care is shaped by legislation.
That's why physician advocacy is non-negotiable. The Arizona Medical Association exists to organize physician advocates on the issues that matter most.
We spend thousands of hours each year sharing the physician perspective on healthcare policies introduced at the Arizona State Capitol. Our work is led by physicians who are focused on their patients.
By mobilizing the physician community, we have improved patient care, reduced administrative burdens, and kept physicians at the center of health care — and we are just getting started.
Our Work
Health care is shaped by legislation.
That's why physician advocacy is non-negotiable. The Arizona Medical Association exists to organize physician advocates on the issues that matter most.
We spend thousands of hours each year sharing the physician perspective on healthcare policies introduced at the Arizona State Capitol. Our work is led by physicians who are focused on their patients.
By mobilizing the physician community, we have improved patient care, reduced administrative burdens, and kept physicians at the center of health care — and we are just getting started.
Healthcare Price-fixing Litigation
We are addressing alleged healthcare price-fixing schemes led by MultiPlan and major medical insurers to secure fair physician reimbursement.
Repairing Patient Trust in Healthcare
The Arizona Medical Association has joined more than 30 states in a campaign to strengthen America’s relationship with physicians and highlight the importance of the physician-patient relationship for quality patient care.
Keeping Healthcare Human: Regulating AI
Following the passage of legislation championed by ArMA's Advocacy Team, Arizona became the second state in the nation to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence in health insurance.
Preserving Expert Testimony
After input from the Arizona Medical Association, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of physicians in a medical malpractice case, preserving important expert testimony standards.
The Case for Physician Advocacy
"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-
"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 -
"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
Get Involved
Emerging Physician Advocate Program
Physicians-in-training can build their advocacy-related skill set by participating in our point-based, self-paced program. Earn points, receive recognition, and add your achievement to your CV!
Advocacy University
Sign up for our member-exclusive crash course for aspiring physician advocates and learn about political campaigns, the importance of PACs, messaging your cause, and more.
Doctor of the Day Program
Our most popular program brings physicians and physicians-in-training to the State Capitol for hands-on advocacy experiences, including meetings with lawmakers, legislative hearings, and more!
Arizona Medical PAC
The Arizona Medical Political Action Committee, ArMA's bipartisan political arm, makes it easy to support candidates who support physicians like you.
Arizona Healthcare Advocacy Coalition
Medical societies from across the state collaborate on shared legislative initiatives through the Arizona Healthcare Advocacy Coalition.
Using Arizona's RTS System
Weigh in on healthcare policies introduced at the Arizona State Capitol from anywhere when you create a Request-to-Speak account.
Emerging Physician Advocate Program
Physicians-in-training can build their advocacy-related skill set by participating in our point-based, self-paced program. Earn points, receive recognition, and add your achievement to your CV!
Advocacy University
Sign up for our member-exclusive crash course for aspiring physician advocates and learn about political campaigns, the importance of PACs, messaging your cause, and more.
Latest News
Hot Topics in Physician Advocacy
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 creating clarity with a comprehensive overview
of collaborative practice guidance.
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.
Hot Topics in Physician Advocacy
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 creating clarity with a comprehensive overview
of collaborative practice guidance.
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.
Legislative Reports
Award-winning. Precedent-setting. That's the kind of year physician advocacy had at the Arizona State Capitol.
Now, you can read all about the physician community's healthcare policy achievements by downloading the Arizona Medical Association's 2025 Legislative Report. Our most anticipated publication, the Legislative Report distills more than 5,000 hours of complex, nuanced healthcare lobbying into one digestible summary.
Read about our historic victories in regulating Artificial Intelligence in medical claim denials, alleviating administrative burdens, and more. Download the report today!
Read the Arizona Medical Association's archived reports for historical insights.
The Arizona Medical Association collaborates with dozens of medical organizations across the state and beyond to advance physician-led, patient-focused legislative initiatives.
Coalition Letters
The Arizona Medical Association collaborates with dozens of medical organizations across the state and beyond to advance physician-led, patient-focused legislative initiatives.
Your Challenges, Our Priorities
The Arizona Medical Association is the only physician-led non-profit fighting for the entire physician community — all specialties and all corners of the state. Your membership supports our award-winning efforts and unlocks exclusive benefits.
Join us to drive change in Arizona healthcare.
Your Challenges, Our Priorities
The Arizona Medical Association is the only physician-led non-profit fighting for the entire physician community — all specialties and all corners of the state. Your membership supports our award-winning efforts and unlocks exclusive benefits.
Join us to drive change in Arizona healthcare.
