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Aug. 23, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Steps to reduce physician burden, a new VA program and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Proposal would roll back LGBTQ protections. That’s an awful idea.

The AMA is condemning a proposed rule that would permit discrimination against LGBTQ people, women, immigrants, minorities and other patients.

Population Health
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Health reform: How to improve U.S. health care in 2020 and beyond

Health insurance should cost less and work better for those who already have it, and should be much easier to obtain for those who don’t.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA condemns effort to remove patient nondiscrimination protections

AMA speaks out against the Trump administration’s proposal to remove anti-discrimination protections across a variety of programs and insurance plans.

Press Releases
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Aug. 8, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Action on gun violence, surprise billing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Surprise billing: 4 points to raise with your reps during recess

Members of Congress will hold town halls throughout August. Physicians should let them know about proven reforms to address surprise medical bills.

Access to Care
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July 25, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Scrutiny of CVS-Aetna deal shows AMA's powerful impact

The scrutiny of CVS-Aetna deal shows AMA's powerful impact on the health care system. Learn more.

Advocacy Update
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July 25, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Surprise billing proposal and other legislation, DTC drug price disclosure and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Insurers are a roadblock to proven reforms on surprise medical bills

Payer lobbyists are badly mischaracterizing congressional legislation that includes an effective way to resolve pay disputes and protect patients.

Access to Care