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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 12, 2023

In the news: “Treatment-resistant depression” tied to medication side effects, obesity’s irreversible impact on brain, youth suicide and homicide rates and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 5, 2023

In the news: U.S. trails dozens of countries in life expectancy, HRC sounds alarm on LGBTQ+ safety, ChatGPT could be endangering patients and more.

Publications & Newsletters
AMA in Action: Covering the uninsured
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Advocacy in action: Covering the uninsured

People who are uninsured live sicker and die younger. Learn how the AMA works to strengthen the Affordable Care Act and expand health insurance coverage.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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Appeals court stays ruling on no-cost preventive care under ACA

The AMA and others supported a stay to enable patients to continue accessing preventive care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) while litigation proceeds.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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April 7, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Prior authorization garners national attention; AMA supports reform efforts in California, New Jersey and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA in the News: March 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for March 2023.

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AMA in the News
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Court ruling jeopardizes access to vital preventive health services

The AMA is alarmed by today’s Texas court ruling that jeopardizes access to preventive health services guaranteed under federal health reform.

Press Releases
Woman and child patients, both wearing masks, waiting to be seen by doctor.
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Prioritize health coverage continuity as pandemic emergency ends

Uninsured patients live sicker and die younger, and their ranks are set to grow by up to 14 million if states don’t act now to keep people covered.

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