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Sept. 6, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Illinois enacts parity protections, Utah physicians oppose CVS-Aetna merger and more in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

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The biggest threat to health insurance coverage isn’t what you think

Congressional efforts to repeal key health insurance reforms failed, but other efforts are afoot to undermine coverage expansions and key patient protections.

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Aug. 9, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on AMA urges DOJ to block CVS-Aetna merger

In a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the AMA urged the DOJ to oppose to the CVS-Aetna merger. Learn about AMA's "concern that market concentration is a leading cause of high costs in health care."

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U.S. Justice Department should block CVS-Aetna merger

If allowed, the merger would likely harm competition in many health care markets, to the detriment of patients.

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AMA urges DOJ to challenge CVS-Aetna merger

AMA urges U.S. Department of Justice to block the proposed acquisition of Aetna, Inc. by CVS Health Corporation.

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5 ways to improve access to health care

Uninsured patients live sicker and die younger, but insurance coverage alone doesn’t guarantee access. Learn how to reduce major barriers to health care access.

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What happens when insurance companies grow too big?

Insurance company mergers often result in less health insurance market competition, higher premiums, lower payments to physicians and concern over quality.

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DOJ should block CVS-Aetna merger: Calif. insurance regulator

Citing AMA and others, California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones says proposed merger would hurt competition in PBM, Medicare Part D markets.

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AMA commends insurance commissioner for opposing CVS-Aetna merger

AMA commends California Department of Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones for taking a stand against the proposed CVS-Aetna merger.

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