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How the ACA lowers patients' out-of-pocket costs

Research shows how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has lowered low-income trauma patients’ odds of being hit with catastrophically large bills.

Access to Care
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Why the Supreme Court should take up Title X gag rule case

Conflicting appellate court rulings on cases involving the HHS physician gag rule require resolution by the Supreme Court, which should strike it down.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA experts on easing patient concerns about the safety of preventive exams

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by recognizing the continued sacrifices of health care workers during the pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Over 200,000 Missourians will get covered with Medicaid expansion

Missouri voters take a step to improve the health of people in their state by approving a state constitution amendment to expand Medicaid eligibility.

Access to Care
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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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June 19, 2020: National Advocacy Update

AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination and more National Advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Health spending growth reflects 2018 reinstatement of insurance tax

Growth in health expenditures remained steady even with increases in private health insurance and Medicare spending linked to reinstatement of ACA tax.

Research
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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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New AMA president Susan Bailey, MD, on helping doctors be doctors

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by learning how new AMA President Susan Bailey, MD will begin her term.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update