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Press Releases Oct 19, 2021

ACOG, AMA joint statement on filing to the Supreme Court on SB8

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge the Supreme Court to lift the appeals court's decision in Texas SB8.

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International Medical Education Oct 19, 2021

How IMGs have changed the face of American medicine

The AMA’s IMG Recognition Week includes a dive into the numbers that illustrate this vital part of the U.S. physician workforce.

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Claims Processing Oct 18, 2021

Doctors ask CMS to enforce rules on zero-fee EFT payments

As much as 3% of EFT claim payments are going to “value-added” services physician practices never requested. It’s time for the practice to end.

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Public Health Oct 13, 2021

High court should uphold commonsense N.Y. concealed-carry law

Doctors offer Supreme Court justices a painful, firsthand glimpse into the “grave public health crisis” of firearms violence—a crisis that sensible regulations can help curb.

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Patient Support & Advocacy Oct 12, 2021

Rescinding Title X restrictions is a win for patients, physicians

The Biden administration move will restore access to family-planning services for millions of patients who have low incomes or no insurance coverage.

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