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AMA urges support for Alexander-Murray plan

The following statement from AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., supports a compromise proposal to restore cost-sharing reduction payments.

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AMA statement on CSR payments

The following statement from AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., responds to the Administration's decision to end cost sharing reduction payments to insurers.

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Oct. 5, 2017: National Advocacy Update

PQRS and VM reports, the DREAM Act, CHIP reauthorization, CHRONIC Care Act and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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.

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AMA: Reject bill that would lead to millions losing coverage

Physicians urge senators to oppose Graham-Cassidy and any legislation that would jeopardize health insurance for tens of millions of Americans.

Access to Care
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AMA urges Senate to oppose Graham-Cassidy legislation

The AMA outlined its opposition to the Graham-Cassidy legislation, citing the loss of affordable health insurance coverage for millions of patients.

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HHS hears opposition to weakening ACA’s anti-discrimination rule

HHS urged to get stakeholder input and public comment before changing the Affordable Care Act’s sex-discrimination prohibitions.

Health Equity
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Stabilizing the individual insurance marketplace is top priority

Defeat of the ACA “skinny repeal” moves health reform efforts into a new phase and boosting the individual market should be the next step.

Access to Care
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AMA statement on Senate 'skinny' repeal vote

AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., applauds the vote but continues to urge senators to engage in bipartisan discussions about the ACA

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