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New IRS rule kills the much-maligned ACA “family glitch”

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Lawsuit could stop 150 million from getting free preventive care

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AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians-Advocacy

AMA advocacy efforts: Population care and health disparities
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AMA statement on medical frailty ruling

AMA calls ruling on medical frailty a victory for patients.

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The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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Medicaid rules must not put vulnerable patients at risk

Congress established protections for medically frail patients. The AMA believes a new CMS rule will undermine them.

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Physician organizations back new challenge to Medicaid work rule

Amicus brief argues federal rule exceeds congressional authority, threatens access to care, and imposes unnecessary administrative burdens on patients, physicians.

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CMS releases medical frailty work-requirement guidance for Medicaid

New federal guidance outlines how states can identify medically frail Medicaid patients, but more changes are needed. 

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Changes to Medicaid, the ACA and other key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Stay up to date on OBBBA implementation and related federal rulemaking with resources from the AMA.

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What Medicaid patients must know about new coverage rules

Find out whether you will be affected, what exemptions exist, and what you can do now to get ready. 

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AMA offers resources as major provisions of H.R. 1 take effect

The AMA is offering resources so patients and physicians can navigate the major provisions of H.R. 1 and help patients maintain access. 

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Sept. 18, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Energy and Commerce hearing highlights Patients First Act, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Sept. 11, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Highly anticipated guidance on medical frailty exclusion for new Medicaid work requirements released, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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