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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 President Andrew W. Gurman, MD
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As physicians, we must speak up for our patients

Speaking to physicians in Washington, D.C., AMA President Andrew W. Gurman expressed the role of physicians in the thick of the national health reform debate.

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The top issues that will affect physicians in 2017

Health care reform, the new Medicare payment system and regulatory relief are among the areas physicians should watch closely this year.

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Patrice Harris, MD
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Why we support Dr. Price to lead HHS

Donald Trump’s cabinet secretary pick would bring the insight of a longtime physician and a willingness to listen to organized medicine’s concerns.

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Andrew W. Gurman, MD
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AMA ready to engage on health care reform

The House of Delegates reaffirms its commitment to policies that cover the uninsured, expand access to care and promote health equity.

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AMA statement on the future of health care reform

The AMA House of Delegates reaffirmed its commitment to health care reform that improves access to care for all patients

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AMA calls for health coverage for diabetes prevention programs

The AMA adopted policy to encourage health plans to include access to the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program as a covered benefit.

Press Releases
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AMA statement on King v. Burwell decision

The AMA is relieved that today’s Supreme Court decision will allow millions of patients to continue accessing the health care they need and deserve.

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AMA to increase coverage and access for patients with many care needs

AMA announced new policy to increase access to and coverage for integrated medical and behavioral health care services for patients with multiple care needs.

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Ruling could restrict access to psychiatric care

Mental health parity is at the center of a case between physicians and Anthem, Inc., one of the largest health insurers in the country. The complaint alleged that Anthem reimbursed psychiatrists less than non-psychiatric physicians who provided comparable medical services.

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