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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

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

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New rules will help boost coverage, protect consumers

The AMA welcomes Biden administration moves to crack down on junk health insurance and streamline Medicaid, CHIP enrollment. Learn more.

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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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Appeals court should uphold decision on No Surprises Act rule

The lower court got it right in ruling that No Surprises Act rule wrongly let insurers calculate physician payments well below market rates. Learn more.

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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.

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Competition in health care research

Learn about the current state of competition in health insurance markets across the U.S. and review in-depth analysis on market concentration.

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April 5, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA continues physician-focused advocacy initiatives to address Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Banning health plan EFT fees could save practices big

U.S. senators introduce bill to stop health plans, vendors from charging unnecessary 2% to 5% fees when physicians opt to get payments electronically.

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Health policy and economics: What medical students should know

An online course from the AMA offers a primer on the policy and financial sides of medicine that greatly affect patient outcomes.

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