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Patient Support & Advocacy

AMA backs new approaches to cover more of the uninsured

The AMA House of Delegates adopts new policy on a public option, as well as auto-enrollment in health insurance coverage.
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AMA commits to helping reshape continuing board certification

The AMA Council on Medical Education will continue working with the American Board of Medical Specialties on alternatives to high-stakes, 10-year exams.
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Patient Support & Advocacy

Help cut burdens of high-deductible health plans

These health plans mean lower premiums but higher patient cost-sharing, which can lead to and skipped care. AMA calls for innovative plan designs.
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Private Practices

Physicians’ referral volume should not be tied to hospital access

The AMA opposes the use of case and volume metrics to limit access to hospital services by private practice physicians who are on staff.
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November 2020 AMA Special Meeting is underway—4 issues to watch

Track the big issues that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting Nov. 13–17.

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