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Nearly 80% of Medicare Advantage markets are “highly concentrated”

AMA analysis of markets in 380 metropolitan statistical areas finds that nearly 80% are “highly concentrated,” according to federal guidelines.

Access to Care
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New study shows Medicare Advantage markets lack competition

Annual AMA analysis monitoring competition in health insurance markets now includes insight on Medicare Advantage

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Oct. 28, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Register for the 2023 State Advocacy Summit and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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New IRS rule kills the much-maligned ACA “family glitch”

The AMA-backed fix means about 1 million Americans will gain Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage or save money on it, the White House estimates.

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How the 10 largest PBMs hold huge sway in health care marketplace

First-of-its-kind data on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) analyzed in AMA report shows widespread, high market concentration.

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Why AMA backs Texas doctors’ lawsuit on No Surprises Act provision

A Texas Medical Association lawsuit challenges a provision in the Biden administration’s No Surprises Act final rule. Learn why the AMA supports the move.

Access to Care
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AMA & AHA support Texas suit challenging surprise billing rule provision

Dispute resolution requirements in new final rule are not in line with federal law.

Press Releases
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AMA joins class action against Cigna

Lawsuit alleges misconduct that shortchanged payments and misled patients.

Press Releases
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The ACA’s preventive care provisions must be maintained

A legal challenge to no-cost preventive care under the Affordable Care Act jeopardizes the tremendous gains we’ve made under the game-changing health care law.

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