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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
The White House
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Trump’s proposed budget highlights his health care priorities

Among other planned reductions, NIH would see $5.8 billion in cuts over a decade, while CHIP’s funding would drop by $5.8 billion.

Access to Care
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2 Min Read

How the SGR repeal law ensures access to care for kids

The law that repealed the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula also included important provisions to help maintain access to health care for American children. As of last year, 8.1 million children were enrolled in the program, which is implemented in all 50 states.

Medicare & Medicaid
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2 Min Read

AMA celebrates historic Medicare reforms passed by Congress

The AMA celebrates the U.S. Senate's vote to pass Medicare delivery and payment reforms to help our nation's seniors and improve the health of the nation.

Press Releases