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AMA pledges to help protect patients from surprise billing

We agree with the president patients should not be responsible for coverage gaps when they do not have an opportunity to choose an in-network physician.

Press Releases
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Court rejects Trump administration rule as “end-run around” ACA

The decision halts effort to expand association health plans, protecting patients from skimpy coverage and discrimination on the basis of pre-existing conditions.

Judicial Advocacy
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April 18, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Causes of surprise billing, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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April 4, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Improving access to care, surprise billing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Surprise billing: 7 principles to fix a broken system

Narrow, inadequate physician networks can mean unanticipated costs for patients. Here’s what doctors should know, and what Congress should keep in mind.

Access to Care
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AMA stands up for ACA patient protections in federal court

The AMA, joined by several other physician organizations, opposed a court decision striking down the Affordable Care Act and the patient protections that would go with it.

Judicial Advocacy
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Quick Take: Federal judge blocks Medicaid work requirements

A judge blocks two states’ Medicaid work requirements, citing in one case an AMA brief noting the destructive effects of coverage gaps.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA, physician groups defend ACA gains in new Texas v. U.S. filing

In defense of coverage gains and patient protections of the ACA, the AMA and other leading physician groups filed an amicus brief in the case of Texas v. U.S.

Press Releases
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Quick Take: DOJ’s move to stop defending the entire ACA

If the courts side with the Justice Department, millions who rely on Medicaid expansion and the individual insurance market could lose their coverage.

Access to Care