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The Arizona Medical Association is the largest organization in the state representing the interests of all physicians and physicians-in-training. Since 1892, we've served as physicians' strongest advocate, ally, and resource. Alongside our members, ArMA fosters medicine, champions care, and strengthens Arizona.

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Healthcare Price-fixing

Arizona Central

The Arizona Medical Association supports state-led litigation to address price-fixing in healthcare, which mirrors its federal lawsuit against MultiPlan and others.

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New Law Prevents AI From Denying Medical Claims

Arizona's Family

A new state law championed by the Arizona Medical Association prohibits commercial medical insurers from using AI to deny medical claims.

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Physicians Challenge Medicare AI Pilot Program

Medscape

Physicians and state medical associations, including ArMA, highlight concerns about the rushed implementation of the WISeR Model and its impact on patient care.

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Healthcare Price-fixing

Arizona Central

The Arizona Medical Association supports state-led litigation to address price-fixing in healthcare, which mirrors its federal lawsuit against MultiPlan and others.

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New Law Prevents AI From Denying Medical Claims

Arizona's Family

A new state law championed by the Arizona Medical Association prohibits commercial medical insurers from using AI to deny medical claims.

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Latest Release

ArMA Welcomes 135th President Dr. James Nachbar and

Newly Elected Board Members


Alongside other elected leaders, ArMA’s newest president aims to champion patient care, restore trust in the medical profession, and maximize the joy of practicing medicine by tackling the issues that matter most to physicians and patients.


James Nachbar, MD, a plastic surgeon based in Scottsdale, recently began his term as the 135th president of the Arizona Medical Association (ArMA), the largest and most influential physician organization in the state.

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Press Releases

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2021

November 4, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Applauds Arizona Supreme Court Decision on Universal Masking for K-12 Schools

September 30, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Commends Court for Striking Down Prohibitions on Universal Masking

September 9, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Launches Plan to Increase Medical Practices' Access to Health Insurance

August 27, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Congratulations Newly Appointed Leaders of the Arizona Department of Health Services

August 26, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Celebrates a Public Health Milestone in the Fight Against COVID-19

August 18, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Responds to Court Ruling Concerning Mask Mandates in K-12 Schools

August 17, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Participates as Plaintiff in Lawsuit Against the State of Arizona Defendants Charged with Enforcing SB 1457

August 16, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Responds to Executive Order Restricting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

July 16, 2021: Arizona Medical Association's Statement on Upholding Public Health Policy in K-12 Schools

June 23, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Responds to Executive Order Restricting COVID-19 Mitigation Measures at Arizona Universities

April 28, 2021: Physician Leaders Elected to the Arizona Medical Association Board of Directors

April 27, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Announces 2021 Healthcare Award Recipients 

April 26, 2021:  Arizona Medical Association Welcomes Dr. Miriam Anand as New President

April 22, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Joins Nationwide Campaign to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination

April 20, 2021: Arizona Physicians Urge Residents to Continue Wearing a Mask and Following CDC Guidance

March 26, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Responds to New Phase of COVID-19 Mitigation

March 9, 2021: Arizona Medical Association Responds to Executive Order Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions

2020

December 2, 2020: Arizona Physicians Respond to Rising COVID-19 Numbers

October 31, 2020: ArMA Responds to Comments of Physicians Intentionally Diagnosing COVID-19 for Monetary Gain

October 14, 2020: Arizona Medical Association Launches Physician Peer Support Program to Help with Burnout

September 17, 2020: Arizona Medical Association is in Full Opposition of Prop 207

September 9, 2020: Arizona Medical Association Announces 2020 Healthcare Award Recipients

August 6, 2020: Arizona Medical Association and Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry launch Be Safe, Be Open Arizona!

June 29, 2020: A Statement form the Arizona Medical Association regarding July 4th Celebration

June 17, 2020: A Statement in Response to Governor Ducey Providing Flexibility to Local Officials to Decrease the Spread of COVID-19

June 15, 2020: A Statement from ArMA Regarding COVID-19 Preventive Measures Everyone Must Take

June 2, 2020: ArMA Releases Statement on the Death of George Floyd

April 30, 2020: Arizona Physicians Respond to Extension of Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected Executive Order

April 23, 2020: Arizona Medical Association Welcomes 23 Physician Leaders to Board of Directors

April 23, 2020: Arizona Medical Association Welcomes Dr. Ross Goldberg as New President

April 23, 2020: Arizona Physicians Share Recommendations for Reopening AZ Economy

April 9, 2020: ArMA Statement in response to "Good Samaritan" Executive Order

March 30, 2020: ArMA Issues Statement Regarding Stay at Home Order

March 19, 2020: Arizona Medical Association COVID-19 Update Statement

March 13, 2020: Arizona Medical Association COVID-19 Statement

March 6, 2020: ArMA and the Arizona Psychiatric Society Celebrate Passing of Jake's Law

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