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7 ways Congress can cut COVID-19’s health inequities

The deadly pandemic has not hit all communities equally. Find out what doctors, nurses and hospitals agree should be done to address the problem.

Health Equity
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America’s health care crisis is much deeper than COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic didn’t create the problems in our health system, it revealed them in a way that can no longer be ignored.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Why Oklahoma voters put Medicaid expansion in their constitution

Oklahoma voters chose Medicaid expansion, which will extend coverage to 200,000 more people and may help those who lose their employer-based insurance.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination

New federal rule removes provisions protecting patients against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and termination of pregnancy.

Population Health
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Policy options for states to address COVID-19

View some of the policy options, such as costs for testing, access to care and vaccines, for states to implement to address the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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COVID-19 job loss could leave 27 million uninsured—what to do now

Learn how Congress can stem a new health insurance crisis that will exacerbate the medical and financial toll of COVID-19.

Access to Care
4 Min Read

COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on the financial impact of COVID-19

In April, a panel of AMA leaders took to YouTube for a live town hall to shed light on the most pressing issues facing physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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7 Min Read

May 15, 2020: National Advocacy Update

House democrats unveil COVID 4.0 relief package and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Doctors to high court: Now is worst time to undo ACA coverage gains

The COVID-19 pandemic will leave 27 million people without employer-sponsored health insurance. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a lifeline for health coverage.

Judicial Advocacy