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Patient Support & Advocacy

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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

Patient Support & Advocacy

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AMA advocacy efforts: Removing obstacles to care

The AMA is advocating at the federal and state levels to remove obstacles to care.

Patient Support & Advocacy

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AMA advocacy efforts: Population care and health disparities

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key issues in population care and health disparities.

Publications & Newsletters

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 29, 2023

In the news: Eligible Americans lose Medicaid coverage, impact of exercise on brain health, FDA issues warning on off-brand semaglutide and more.

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Federal Advocacy

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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series examines key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians.

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Patient Support & Advocacy

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Appeals court stays ruling on no-cost preventive care under ACA

The AMA and others supported a stay to enable patients to continue accessing preventive care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) while litigation proceeds.

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Patient Support & Advocacy

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Evidence on inaccurate directories piles up. It’s time to act.

“Ghost networks” of physicians and other health professionals delay patients’ access to care and can mask bigger problems. Learn more with the AMA.

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Leadership

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We honor the medical school class of 2023 by protecting its future

Some huge names in medicine will join me for the AMA Tribute to the Medical School Class of 2023. We are fighting for the health system you deserve.

Population Care

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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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