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May 15, 2020: National Advocacy Update

House democrats unveil COVID 4.0 relief package and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Doctors to high court: Now is worst time to undo ACA coverage gains

The COVID-19 pandemic will leave 27 million people without employer-sponsored health insurance. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a lifeline for health coverage.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA, physician groups defend ACA gains in new Supreme Court filing

For more than a decade, the AMA has advocated for expanded coverage and key health insurance reforms to help patients.

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COVID-19 coverage for uninsured is underway, but more is needed

A process is in place to cover uninsured patients’ COVID-19 care. But, as unemployment climbs, patients need help to keep their current coverage.

Access to Care
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May 1, 2020: National Advocacy Update

CMS must restart Medicare advance payments and cover Medicaid and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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We must extend health coverage to all in COVID-19 crisis

Tens of millions of people are losing their jobs—and can lose their health insurance coverage as a result. Here’s how to help these patients get covered during the pandemic.

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As COVID-19 job losses mount, share these keys to get patients covered

COVID-19 has caused 26 million people to lose jobs, jeopardizing their health insurance. Here's what they must know about Medicaid or ACA marketplace coverage.

Access to Care
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AMA highlights health coverage options for newly unemployed

AMA urges individuals who lost their employer coverage to seek out coverage through ACA marketplaces or Medicaid.

Press Releases
Indiana doctors in Washington for the 2020 AMA National Advocacy Conference, meet with Rep. Trey Hollingsworth, R, Ind.
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Doctors take message on surprise-billing fix to Capitol Hill

80% favor action on the issue. Learn how the AMA is fighting for patient protections from unanticipated medical bills and stronger provider network regulations to ensure fair payment to out-of-network physicians.

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