·
4 Min Read

AMA: Build on the success of ACA to help patients lacking insurance

The AMA reaffirmed its commitment today to covering the uninsured by supporting critical improvements to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Press Releases
Insurance claim stamped with "Denial of Benefits"
·
4 Min Read

Court rejects Trump administration rule as “end-run around” ACA

The decision halts effort to expand association health plans, protecting patients from skimpy coverage and discrimination on the basis of pre-existing conditions.

Judicial Advocacy
·
10 Min Read

April 4, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Improving access to care, surprise billing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Judge holding a gavel
·
4 Min Read

AMA stands up for ACA patient protections in federal court

The AMA, joined by several other physician organizations, opposed a court decision striking down the Affordable Care Act and the patient protections that would go with it.

Judicial Advocacy
·
2 Min Read

Quick Take: Federal judge blocks Medicaid work requirements

A judge blocks two states’ Medicaid work requirements, citing in one case an AMA brief noting the destructive effects of coverage gaps.

Judicial Advocacy
·
3 Min Read

AMA, physician groups defend ACA gains in new Texas v. U.S. filing

In defense of coverage gains and patient protections of the ACA, the AMA and other leading physician groups filed an amicus brief in the case of Texas v. U.S.

Press Releases
·
2 Min Read

Quick Take: DOJ’s move to stop defending the entire ACA

If the courts side with the Justice Department, millions who rely on Medicaid expansion and the individual insurance market could lose their coverage.

Access to Care
U.S. Supreme Court building
·
3 Min Read

Supreme Court looks to AMA for guidance in big health care cases

The AMA’s input has helped shape rulings on everything from alcoholism and transgender rights to medical privacy and the Affordable Care Act.

Judicial Advocacy
·
2 Min Read

AMA applauds House leaders for proposed improvements to the ACA

The AMA commends House leadership on efforts to strengthen the ACA. The task now is to build on what has been shown to work and to make improvement as needed.

Press Releases