AMA Statements

AMA on energy and commerce markup of surprise billing legislation

The AMA remains committed to protecting patients from surprise bills and committed to working with committee members to secure fair out-of-network payments.

Patient Support & Advocacy

CVS-Aetna merger

The AMA aims to protect patients and physicians by actively opposing anticompetitive health insurer mergers.

Shannon Curtis, AMA assistant director for federal affairs

Digital

Wearables, the FDA and patient advice: What physicians should know

Regulatory status, patient privacy issues, and the clinical questions that arise. Here’s what doctors should keep in mind on wearables and mobile health apps.

AMA Statements

AMA reacts to subcommittee passage of surprise billing legislation

The AMA remains committed to working with all the committees of jurisdiction to forge a balanced approach to protect patients and their access to health care.
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Patient Support & Advocacy

AMA fights to preserve coverage gains made since ACA passage

Appellate Court judges heard arguments in a case seeking to eliminate the Affordable Care Act. Their ruling could affect health coverage for millions.
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Ethics

Billing for end-of-life care talks grows, but barriers remain

Medicare now pays for end-of-life talks, yet early-stage data shows that claims are relatively low, with differences by specialty, geography.
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Private Practices

3 overlooked ways to make your private practice more efficient

Conduct better team meetings, plan ahead for smoother patient visits and make prescription renewals a once-a-year task.
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Patient Support & Advocacy

Physicians back alternative approach on surprise billing

A bipartisan House bill addressing unanticipated out-of-network care and calls for the independent arbitration process the AMA has advocated.

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