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Sweeping plan outlined to address maternal health care inequities

Time to extend Medicaid, CHIP coverage to 12 months after the end of pregnancy as part of broader effort to promote maternal health care equity.

Population Health
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AMA sets priorities for equitable maternal health care

New policy promotes racial and ethnic equalities and expanded access to affordable health insurance for new mothers.

Press Releases
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Over 29 million still uninsured. Here’s how to help cover them.

The American Rescue Plan Act took steps to cover more of the uninsured, but more needs to be done. New AMA policies provide a road map.

Access to Care
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AMA: More ACA improvements needed to cover remaining uninsured

New AMA policy aims to further maximize coverage rates and improve coverage affordability.

Press Releases
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3 things to tell your patients about signing up at HealthCare.gov

Open enrollment on HealthCare.gov runs until Jan. 15. Tell your patients about opportunities for significant premium savings through larger subsidies.

Access to Care
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4 ways the AMA has battled in court to preserve access to care

Whether it’s upholding the Affordable Care Act or regulating PBMs, the AMA has spoken up in court to advance patients’ access to care. Learn more.

Judicial Advocacy
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Oct. 8, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on health insurance competition study

2021 update to "Competition in Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Study of U.S. Markets," in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 8, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Surprise billing regulation favors insurers and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 8, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

Apply for Provider Relief Fund phase 4 and rural payments by Oct. 26 and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update