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Bill would help address Indian Health Service doctor shortage

Senate measure would let physicians satisfy scholarship or loan service obligations by working part time in Native communities.

Sustainability
Two figures push giant blocks
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Appellate court can make payments fairer under No Surprises Act

The law has been implemented in a way that stacks the deck in favor of insurance companies. Federal litigation could change that.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy
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Sept. 19, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on extension of enhanced premium tax credits

90+ physician organizations urge extension of enhanced premium tax credits and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 19, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Application period opens for the Rural Health Transformation Program and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 12, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation

Changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What physicians need to know, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Delivery reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.

Medical Service
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HHS adopts AMA-backed changes to Medicare’s Plan Finder

With the changes, patients will have more accurate information and will be able to choose plans that actually include their trusted physicians and hospitals. 

Press Releases
Billing statement marked past due
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One wrinkle to surprise billing law? Health plans aren’t paying up

The No Surprises Act created a way to settle out-of-network disputes, but losing health plans aren’t complying. New bipartisan bill would fix that.

Access to Care