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Arizona Medical Association (ArMA)

@arizonamedicine

The Arizona Medical Association (ArMA) has been advocating for physicians and the patients they serve since 1892. Publisher of @thearizonapulse

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1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness in a given year. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, Dr. Andrea DeSimone highlights the role physicians play in supporting patients’ mental health. Learn more: ama-assn.org/delivering-car…

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ArMA-initiated #HB2175 is making national headlines after setting a precedent in the regulation of #AI in medical insurance. "This law ensures that a doctor, not a computer, is making medical decisions," Julie shared with Fox News. foxnews.com/politics/arizo…

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ArMA member Dr. Dan Derksen kicks off the CenterForRuralHealth Rural Health Conference! Rural healthcare is a critical area of focus for Arizona, and we're lucky to have some of the best minds in medicine leading the way.

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Thank you, Governor Katie Hobbs and Julie, for inviting physician advocates to the ceremonial signing of #HouseBill2175. This precedent-setting bill prohibits #ArtificialIntelligence from making the final decision on medical claims. Together, we're keeping healthcare human.

Thank you, <a href="/GovernorHobbs/">Governor Katie Hobbs</a> and <a href="/JWilloughbyAZ/">Julie</a>, for inviting physician advocates to the ceremonial signing of #HouseBill2175. This precedent-setting bill prohibits #ArtificialIntelligence from making the final decision on medical claims.

Together, we're keeping healthcare human.
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Physicians like Dr. Shannon Goldsmith have persevered through years of medical school & training to get where they are today – building relationships with patients, fighting for their patients, and providing high-quality care. Read Dr. Goldsmith’s interview about her experience

Physicians like Dr. Shannon Goldsmith have persevered through years of medical school &amp; training to get where they are today – building relationships with patients, fighting for their patients, and providing high-quality care. Read Dr. Goldsmith’s interview about her experience
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ArMA leader Dr. Sarah Lee-Davisson recently spoke with azfamily 3TV CBS 5 about a new state law that keeps healthcare decisions in the hands of physicians, not pattern-based algorithms. Watch the full story: azfamily.com/2025/06/05/new…

ArMA leader Dr. Sarah Lee-Davisson recently spoke with <a href="/azfamily/">azfamily 3TV CBS 5</a> about a new state law that keeps healthcare decisions in the hands of physicians, not pattern-based algorithms.

Watch the full story: azfamily.com/2025/06/05/new…
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The Arizona Medical Association congratulates urologist Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc, MPH, FACS, on his election as the AMA's 2025-26 President-elect!

The Arizona Medical Association congratulates urologist Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc, MPH, FACS, on his election as the <a href="/AmerMedicalAssn/">AMA</a>'s 2025-26 President-elect!
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Medicine is a career driven by compassion. It allows physicians to be lifelong learners in a field where science evolves, expertise continually grows, and where compassion is at the heart of the work. 💜#YourCareisatOurCore

Medicine is a career driven by compassion. It allows physicians to be lifelong learners in a field where science evolves, expertise continually grows, and where compassion is at the heart of the work. 💜#YourCareisatOurCore
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Current Arizona Medical Association (ArMA) President, Nadeem Kazi, and I catch up with Dr Bobby Mukkamala, Bobby Mukkamala, MD at the #AMAmtg. Looking forward to continued collaboration between AMA and Arizona Medical Association (ArMA) working on behalf of our patients and our profession!

Current <a href="/ArizonaMedicine/">Arizona Medical Association (ArMA)</a> President, Nadeem Kazi, and I catch up with Dr Bobby Mukkamala, <a href="/PresAmerMed/">Bobby Mukkamala, MD</a> at the #AMAmtg.  Looking forward to continued collaboration between <a href="/AmerMedicalAssn/">AMA</a> and <a href="/ArizonaMedicine/">Arizona Medical Association (ArMA)</a> working on behalf of our patients and our profession!
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#DYK: 91% of patients say a physician’s education and training are vital for optimal care. Arizona physicians want to spend time with patients, providing comprehensive, compassionate care. #YourCareisatOurCore

#DYK: 91% of patients say a physician’s education and training are vital for optimal care. Arizona physicians want to spend time with patients, providing comprehensive, compassionate care. #YourCareisatOurCore
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ArMA joined the American Medical Association and 45 other states in telling the U.S. Senate how dire cuts to Medicaid would be for healthcare nationwide. As the Senate considers even deeper cuts, the healthcare community is rallying behind real solutions and new paths forward.

ArMA joined the American Medical Association and 45 other states in telling the U.S. Senate how dire cuts to Medicaid would be for healthcare nationwide.

As the Senate considers even deeper cuts, the healthcare community is rallying behind real solutions and new paths forward.
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At ArMA's "Saving Medicaid" Town Halls in Flagstaff and Phoenix, the same message rang loud & clear: Medicaid matters. It matters to patients. It matters to physicians. And, it matters to our community. The healthcare community is united.

At ArMA's "Saving Medicaid" Town Halls in Flagstaff and Phoenix, the same message rang loud &amp; clear:

Medicaid matters. It matters to patients. It matters to physicians. And, it matters to our community.

The healthcare community is united.
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Physicians’ best moments happen when they connect with and help patients. They are steadfast in their mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care by establishing trusted, lasting relationships with patients. #YourCareisatOurCore

Physicians’ best moments happen when they connect with and help patients. They are steadfast in their mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care by establishing trusted, lasting relationships with patients. #YourCareisatOurCore
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BREAKING: After 166 days, the Arizona Legislature has adjourned sine die! It was a victory year for physician advocates. We secured major wins, including: ✅ $4M in GME funding ✅ Regulation of AI in health insurance ✅ Shortening of physician credentialing Watch for our full

BREAKING: After 166 days, the Arizona Legislature has adjourned sine die! It was a victory year for physician advocates. We secured major wins, including:

✅ $4M in GME funding
✅ Regulation of AI in health insurance
✅ Shortening of physician credentialing 

Watch for our full
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BREAKING: The U.S. Senate has passed the "Big Beautiful Bill," which includes deep cuts to Medicaid. As the bill heads to the House, ArMA & the healthcare community remain in fierce opposition to funding changes that undermine healthcare for millions of Arizonans.

BREAKING: The U.S. Senate has passed the "Big Beautiful Bill," which includes deep cuts to Medicaid.

As the bill heads to the House, ArMA &amp; the healthcare community remain in fierce opposition to funding changes that undermine healthcare for millions of Arizonans.
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Today, ArMA witnessed Governor Katie Hobbs sign Arizona's FY2026 Budget, which was approved by the 57th State Legislature after an intense 166-day legislative session. The $18 billion bipartisan budget includes a $4 million investment in #GMEfunding, which will support the training of

Today, ArMA witnessed <a href="/GovernorHobbs/">Governor Katie Hobbs</a> sign Arizona's FY2026 Budget, which was approved by the 57th State Legislature after an intense 166-day legislative session.

The $18 billion bipartisan budget includes a $4 million investment in #GMEfunding, which will support the training of
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The Arizona Medical Association wishes you a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! We are honored to serve physicians and patients in Arizona, where red and blue hues are never hard to find. 🇺🇸

The Arizona Medical Association wishes you a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! We are honored to serve physicians and patients in Arizona, where red and blue hues are never hard to find. 🇺🇸
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BREAKING: The U.S. House has passed the "Big Beautiful Bill," including sweeping changes to the Medicaid funding our healthcare system relies on. ArMA is extremely disappointed in Congress’s short-sighted decision. We have repeatedly warned lawmakers of the severe disruptions

BREAKING: The U.S. House has passed the "Big Beautiful Bill," including sweeping changes to the Medicaid funding our healthcare system relies on.

ArMA is extremely disappointed in Congress’s short-sighted decision. We have repeatedly warned lawmakers of the severe disruptions