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Population Care

Proposal would roll back LGBTQ protections. That’s an awful idea.

The AMA is condemning a proposed rule that would permit discrimination against LGBTQ people, women, immigrants, minorities and other patients.

Patient Support & Advocacy

Competition in health insurance research

Learn about the current state of competition in health insurance markets across the U.S. and review in-depth analysis on market concentration.

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Population Care

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

The AMA is engaged in a sustained effort to achieve optimal health for all patients, AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, recently told the nation’s largest organization of black physicians.

Leadership

Health reform: How to improve U.S. health care in 2020 and beyond

Health insurance should cost less and work better for those who already have it, and should be much easier to obtain for those who don’t.

Press Releases

AMA condemns effort to remove patient nondiscrimination protections

AMA speaks out against the Trump administration’s proposal to remove anti-discrimination protections across a variety of programs and insurance plans.

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Ethics

Some patients believe God wants them to suffer. How to respond.

When a patient gives religious reasons for refusing treatment, physicians can maintain their commitment to healing while respecting patient autonomy.

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Patient Support & Advocacy

Surprise billing: 4 points to raise with your reps during recess

Members of Congress will hold town halls throughout August. Physicians should let them know about proven reforms to address surprise medical bills.

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Patient Support & Advocacy

Insurers are a roadblock to proven reforms on surprise medical bills

Payer lobbyists are badly mischaracterizing congressional legislation that includes an effective way to resolve pay disputes and protect patients.

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