Closeup of Capitol Hill
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CHIP extension, IPAB repeal part of federal budget deal

Congress keeps government running, extends CHIP for 10 years, approves key Medicare pay provisions and kills the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

HIPAA
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Our AMA tallies major achievements during a time of turbulence

In critical areas such as health-system overhaul, insurance competition and cutting regulatory burdens, AMA member physicians have made their mark in 2017.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Jan. 11, 2018: National Advocacy Update

CMS validation criteria, MIPS data, QPP final rule, proposed rule on Association Health Plans and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA critical of Congress departing sans long-term CHIP reauthorization

The AMA responds to the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) not receiving a long-term reauthorization before Congress departs for the year.

Press Releases
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Dec. 14, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Tax reform conference committee, Aetna-CVS merger, student-loan legislation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 14, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn how the AMA provided support for the Kentucky Medical Association amicus brief on a new way to bring liability lawsuits.

Advocacy Update
#Best of 2017 Mergers
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Mega-mergers blocked, averting pay cuts of at least $500 million

The AMA took a leading role in the year-plus fight against two health insurance mega-mergers. The effort paid off with courtroom victories in 2017.

Judicial Advocacy
#Best of 2017 Health Care Reform Capitol Building
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As health-reform battles raged, physicians stood on principle

When considering various overhaul proposals, the AMA holds fast to a bedrock value: Americans with insurance coverage should not lose it.

Access to Care
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Nov. 30, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Study looks at opioids and rhinoplasty, NCOIL model bill on out-of-network care and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update