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July 12, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Closing arguments in the CVS/Aetna case in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

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AMA reacts to subcommittee passage of surprise billing legislation

The AMA remains committed to working with all the committees of jurisdiction to forge a balanced approach to protect patients and their access to health care.

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AMA fights to preserve coverage gains made since ACA passage

Appellate Court judges heard arguments in a case seeking to eliminate the Affordable Care Act. Their ruling could affect health coverage for millions.

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Physicians back alternative approach on surprise billing

A bipartisan House bill addressing unanticipated out-of-network care and calls for the independent arbitration process the AMA has advocated.

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June 27, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Surprise billing legislation, executive order on health care price transparency and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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AMA: Senate HELP Bill on surprise billing fails to fix a broken system

AMA and 120 medical organizations agree that when patients cannot select in-network physicians they should be protected from being charged above in-network rates.

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June 14, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on CVS-Aetna merger: Not yet a final deal—AMA outlines competitive harm

The CVS-Aetna merger: Not yet a final deal. Find out how AMA outlines competitive harm.

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Physicians: The ACA should be strengthened, not abandoned

The AMA backs further fixes to the Affordable Care Act in line with its longtime support for universal coverage. 

Access to Care
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AMA: Build on the success of ACA to help patients lacking insurance

The AMA reaffirmed its commitment today to covering the uninsured by supporting critical improvements to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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