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March 24, 2023: National Advocacy Update

CMS issues new guidance on PHE unwinding, including important implications for audio-only services and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Physicians make voices heard on threat to ACA preventive coverage

Pre-exposure prophylaxis is one of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive services at risk in federal court, says Stephen Parodi, MD. Learn more.

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Judicial Advocacy
Health System Spotlight
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Court: No Surprises Act final rule favors insurers, must be revamped

For second time in two years, a federal court rejects the Biden administration’s skewed implementation of dispute resolution. Learn more.

Judicial Advocacy
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Amid political divisions, physicians unify to protect patients

Doctors gather in the nation’s capital to press for fixes to Medicare payment, prior authorization and other priorities. Learn more with the AMA.

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA presents Government Service Award to top Pelosi health aide

Wendell Primus’ work was key to repealing SGR and passing the historic Affordable Care Act.

Press Releases
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AMA honors former Texas Congressman with Government Service Award

Rep. Brady is one of six honorees chosen this year to receive the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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Feb. 10, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on legal disputes over No Surprises Act

U.S. District Court rules in favor of physicians for second time in legal disputes over Administration’s implementation of No Surprises Act and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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AMA agrees with court: Arbitration rules conflict with No Surprises Act

Rules for settling physician-insurer disputes ignore the direction of Congress.

Press Releases
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In divided Congress, it’s full steam ahead for physician advocacy

It will be a contentious two years on Capitol Hill, but AMA experts see room to push physicians’ bipartisan agenda on Medicare pay reform and more.

Federal Advocacy