AMA president: All hands on deck in fight to achieve health equity

AMA's goal to ensure that all communities of Americans receive equal access to quality health care

The AMA stands against rolling back anti-discrimination protections

The Advocacy Resource Center can help improve public health in your state

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How annual prescription renewals boost medication adherence

Learn the basics you need to know about synchronized prescription renewal with the AMA.

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AMA playbook to aid record-sharing with patients

Best practices for efficiently providing patients with electronic access to medical records are combined into an authoritative resource.

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Patient Support & Advocacy

U.S. appeals court upholds Title X gag rule on physicians

Ruling allows HHS to move ahead with a Trump administration rule that forces doctors to act as government mouthpieces when speaking with Title X program patients.

AMA Statements

AMA statement on ninth circuit Title X decision

The AMA is disappointed by the reasoning behind a federal appeals court’s decision to allow the Trump administration to enforce a gag rule on physicians.

Indiana doctors in Washington for the 2020 AMA National Advocacy Conference, meet with Rep. Trey Hollingsworth, R, Ind.

Patient Support & Advocacy

Doctors take message on surprise-billing fix to Capitol Hill

80% favor action on the issue. Learn how the AMA is fighting for patient protections from unanticipated medical bills and stronger provider network regulations to ensure fair payment to out-of-network physicians.

AMA Statements

AMA statement on Ways and Means Committee surprise billing legislation

AMA supports underlying mechanism for resolving disputes, including the eligibility of all disputed claims for negotiation and mediation.

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Patient Support & Advocacy

State blueprint helps uncover social factors affecting health

Learn why the North Carolina Medicaid program’s approach could be a game-changer on social determinants of health.

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Patient Support & Advocacy

Social determinants of health: What they are, what they aren't

Health care organizations are starting to take action on social factors that affect health. Experts say community-level interventions also should be undertaken.

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