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Dec. 6, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA cosigns letters urging congressional action on physician workforce bills before end of 2024 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

Help Move Medicine

Medicine doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. AMA members don’t just keep up with medicine—they shape its future.

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Proposed info-blocking rule adds clarity, protection for doctors

The HHS proposal would give patients more control over health records and reduce physician fears when they do what is best for their patients. 

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Biden administration to ease confusion about information blocking rules

The AMA welcomes the proposal to give patients and physicians more control over health records without worrying about administrative and even criminal charges. 

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Physicians beware: Information-blocking rules now apply to you

Physicians deemed to be information blockers will see their MIPS scores take a hit. Catch up on the new health IT rules with the AMA.

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July 26, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA-led coalition voices unified opposition to pharmacist scope of practice expansion and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Patient data privacy and access resources

Download PDF resources to ensure that patients have meaningful controls over and a clear understanding of how their health information data is being used.

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June 28, 2024: National Advocacy Update

New exception for filing No Surprises Act claim due to Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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States move to give patients more control over test results

States push back against federal information-blocking rules limiting patients’ choice on when to receive sensitive test results.

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Proposed info-blocking rule is too harsh on physicians

The AMA opposes information blocking, but penalizing physicians who unintentionally violate regulations is unwise. Education is the better approach.

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