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4 Min Read

Jan. 24, 2019: National Advocacy Update

The FDA and naloxone access, firearm background checks, and more in AMA's latest national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

Why the U.S. health care system should be reformed

Find out why the AMA is committed to health care reform that expands insurance coverage and provides more access to high-quality care.

Access to Care
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3 Min Read

5 ways to improve access to health care

Uninsured patients live sicker and die younger, but insurance coverage alone doesn’t guarantee access. Learn how to reduce major barriers to health care access.

Access to Care
AMA President David O. Barbe, MD, MHA
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AMA president: Sustained leadership earns results on vital issues

With persistence, innovation and dedication, physicians are reshaping medicine. That leadership is needed more than ever, says David O. Barbe, MD, MHA.

Leadership
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4 Min Read

Physicians helped boost aid for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Action taken by AMA House of Delegates credited with helping deliver relief to U.S. areas devastated by hurricanes.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 Min Read

CHIP extension, IPAB repeal part of federal budget deal

Congress keeps government running, extends CHIP for 10 years, approves key Medicare pay provisions and kills the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

HIPAA
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2 Min Read

AMA critical of Congress departing sans long-term CHIP reauthorization

The AMA responds to the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) not receiving a long-term reauthorization before Congress departs for the year.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

Nov. 16, 2017: National Advocacy Update

CHIP reauthorization, ECC hearing on APMs and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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8 Min Read

Oct. 19, 2017: National Advocacy Update

CHIP negotiations, VA-employed providers, multistate licensure requirements and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update