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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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Melissa Garretson, MD
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AMA policy opposing Medicaid caps had an immediate impact

Doctors presented Congress with a unified front after adopting a new AMA policy at the 2017 AMA Annual Meeting that opposed federal spending caps on Medicaid.

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Brandi Ring, MD
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Brandi Ring, MD: Giving voice to patients in need

AMA member and ob-gyn Brandi Ring, MD, sees patients at their best and at their worst. Their reality gives life to her push for safer, more affordable, more sustainable health care.

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Members Move Medicine
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March 8, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on AMA, Anthem try new tack: Working together to improve health care

Working together to improve health care - Read about AMA's work with Anthem.

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March 8, 2018: National Advocacy Update

The proposed CVS-Aetna merger, firearm violence prevention and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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AMA presents government service award to Utah state senator

The AMA presented The Honorable Brian Shiozawa, M.D., physician and Utah state senator, with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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Our AMA tallies major achievements during a time of turbulence

In critical areas such as health-system overhaul, insurance competition and cutting regulatory burdens, AMA member physicians have made their mark in 2017.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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Jan. 11, 2018: National Advocacy Update

CMS validation criteria, MIPS data, QPP final rule, proposed rule on Association Health Plans and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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AMA adopts strategy for coverage of new genetic tests, therapeutics

AMA voted to encourage the development of a comprehensive strategy that facilitates more consistent coverage of genetic/genomic tests and precision medicine.

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Physician data offer new insights into ACA’s coverage impact

A fresh view of gains in coverage comes from data supplied straight from physician practices. Medicaid expansion appears to play an important role.

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