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15 Min Read

July 10, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Pulling out of the WHO puts the U.S. at grave risk in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Sen. Lamar Alexander
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6 Min Read

COVID-19 exposed systemic weak points. How to get it right next time.

The AMA details for Senate HELP Committee Chair Lamar Alexander how the nation’s health system should be changed to better prepare for the next pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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June 12, 2020: National Advocacy Update

HHS will distribute funds to physicians who participate in Medicaid and CHIP and more National Advocacy Update news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA, leading physician orgs urge additional COVID-19 legislative steps

Physician organizations urge additional federal support for physician practices that are financially battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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Feb. 14, 2020: State Advocacy Update

AMA opposes the OptumRx EPCS home delivery requirement grace period, which may conflict with state laws.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 20, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Walmart EPCS delay, new tool from AMA, APA and ASAM and more in the AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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13 Min Read

Knocking down barriers to health equity

American medicine is beset by disparities. Operationalizing health equity is the task embraced by the leader of the AMA’s new Center for Health Equity.

Health Equity
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5 Min Read

How prediabetes exacts a $43 billion toll on U.S. economy

We know the numbers of U.S. adults with prediabetes. But what toll does the burden of prediabetes have on the U.S. economy? Find out more.

Prevention & Wellness
10 states with largest decrease in competition levels
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10 states where health insurance competition has fallen the most

These states are part of a trend that increasingly puts patients and physicians at a disadvantage with large health plans.

Access to Care