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AMA urges Senate to oppose Graham-Cassidy legislation

The AMA outlined its opposition to the Graham-Cassidy legislation, citing the loss of affordable health insurance coverage for millions of patients.

Press Releases
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HHS hears opposition to weakening ACA’s anti-discrimination rule

HHS urged to get stakeholder input and public comment before changing the Affordable Care Act’s sex-discrimination prohibitions.

Health Equity
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Sept. 7, 2017: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges HHS Office of Civil Rights to retain sex-nondiscrimination policies

Advocacy Update
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Physicians protest harmful Anthem emergency care coverage policy

Insurer’s new policy calling for patients to “self-diagnose” their emergency medical condition or risk being stuck with the bill is coming under fire.

Access to Care
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Statement on cost sharing reduction payments for health care consumers

A statement from medical professionals, health plans and business leaders responds to recent remarks made by the Administration on the funding of CSR benefits

Press Releases
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Stabilizing the individual insurance marketplace is top priority

Defeat of the ACA “skinny repeal” moves health reform efforts into a new phase and boosting the individual market should be the next step.

Access to Care
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AMA statement on Senate 'skinny' repeal vote

AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., applauds the vote but continues to urge senators to engage in bipartisan discussions about the ACA

Press Releases
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July 27, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on The skinny on partial repeal: It would unravel individual market

The skinny on partial repeal: It would unravel individual market

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on the 'skinny' bill in Senate health debate

AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., applauds the vote but continues to urge senators to engage in bipartisan discussions about the ACA

Press Releases