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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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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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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.

Press Releases
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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.

Access to Care
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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.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 7, 2017: National Advocacy Update

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

Advocacy Update
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Physicians protest harmful Anthem emergency care coverage policy

Insurer’s new policy calling for patients to “self-diagnose” their emergency medical condition or risk being stuck with the bill is coming under fire.

Access to Care
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Statement on cost sharing reduction payments for health care consumers

A statement from medical professionals, health plans and business leaders responds to recent remarks made by the Administration on the funding of CSR benefits

Press Releases
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June 29, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Senate health system reform, medical liability system and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update