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Patient Support & Advocacy

5 years of evidence shows how expanding Medicaid boosts health

Fourteen states refuse to expand Medicaid. Research shows they are doing their constituents a disservice in denying them the health benefits of expansion.

Patient Support & Advocacy

The push to prevent surprise billing: 8 things to know

The AMA is working to support patient protections from unanticipated medical bills.

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Physician-Patient Relationship

When you’re stumped by a diagnostic puzzler, here’s what to do

Lisa Sanders, MD, has written newspaper columns and books and stars in a new Netflix show about hard-to-diagnose cases. She offers her advice to doctors confronting stumpers.

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Physician Health

How burnout can hinder patient-physician communication

Learn more about the subtle ways that doctors’ ability to build relationships with patients can be affected by physician burnout. 

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Digital

Simple tips to help physicians master the patient portal inbox

Technology has enabled patient-physician digital communication. Basic steps can be taken to ensure this is an asset and not a burden.

AMA in the News

AMA in the News: October 2019

Read media highlights mentioning the American Media Association for October 2019.

Patient Support & Advocacy

Surprise medical bills: Physicians want market-based fixes

Patients shouldn’t get stuck in the middle of medical billing disputes, but setting pay rates on Capitol Hill will create care access problems across the nation.

Press Releases

AMA, other leading physician groups seek balanced approach to surprise billing

Physician groups call for efficient independent dispute resolution process.

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