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New IRS rule kills the much-maligned ACA “family glitch”

The AMA-backed fix means about 1 million Americans will gain Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage or save money on it, the White House estimates.

Access to Care
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Lawsuit could stop 150 million from getting free preventive care

A federal lawsuit threatens to end the Affordable Care Act’s preventive services coverage requirement—and all the health improvements that came with it.

Access to Care
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Physicians sound alarm on lawsuit threatening preventive care

Medical organizations that represent physicians express concern that federal court case could cause millions of Americans to lose access to preventive services.

Press Releases
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July 22, 2022: State Advocacy Update

AMA supports efforts to improve insurance coverage for immigrants in Washington State and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Advocating for the LGBTQ community

Download PDFs of issue briefs and talking points that focus on topics impacting the LGBTQ community, including conversion therapy, gender-affirming care and access to public utilities.

Population Health
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Stop insurance coverage losses when public health emergency ends

COVID-19 has brought federal matching funds and other measures to boost health insurance coverage. New AMA policy outlines next steps for lawmakers.

Access to Care
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AMA endorse policies to prevent losses after the public health emergency

The AMA endorsed several policies today at the Annual Meeting of its House of Delegates that aim to help them maintain coverage after the public health emergency expires.

Press Releases
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Learning the painful lessons taught by 1 million lives lost

Physicians mourn this unfathomable loss, and we are committed to ensuring the nation’s public health system emerges stronger from this crisis.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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May 13, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA pushes for permanent expansion of health insurance premium tax credits and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update