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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 10, 2020

In the news: C-section anesthesia and depression, testosterone effects on women vs men, surprise bills, accidental poisonings in kids, air pollution and rhinitis.

Publications & Newsletters
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Feb. 14, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Physicians are "making waves for the purpose of change"

Physicians are "making waves for the purpose of change." Find out how AMA weighs in on prior authorization and surprise billing.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 14, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FTC & non-compete agreements, rules for Medicare Advantage networks and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on Ways and Means Committee surprise billing legislation

AMA supports underlying mechanism for resolving disputes, including the eligibility of all disputed claims for negotiation and mediation.

Press Releases
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What legal challenges will affect patients and physicians in 2020?

From keeping the government out of exam rooms to keeping patients insured, see the legal trends the AMA and the AMA Litigation Center have identified.

Judicial Advocacy
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Efforts to improve ACA implementation

Stay informed about the AMA’s initiatives to improve the ACA implementation and to advocate for the interests of physicians and patients.

Access to Care
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Michigan's Medicaid expansion doubles access to primary care

Michigan customized its Medicaid program to emphasize primary care and preventive health services. Studies are showing this was a wise approach.

Access to Care
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Improving the health insurance marketplace

Download relevant PDFs of council reports and policy briefs that form the basis of AMA advocacy for health insurance market reforms to benefit patients and physicians.

Access to Care
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 6, 2020

In the news: Bad flu season, SCOTUS on ACA appeal, little to link baby powder and cancer, cancer mortality declines, insurance cause of late breast cancer finding.

Publications & Newsletters