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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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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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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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Oct. 19, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on Patients pay price for ending cost-sharing reduction payments

Read about AMA's fight to level premiums and advocate for consumer choice.

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Sept. 21, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Graham-Cassidy repeal proposal, the future of point-of-care testing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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Sept. 7, 2017: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges HHS Office of Civil Rights to retain sex-nondiscrimination policies

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