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Oct. 5, 2017: National Advocacy Update

PQRS and VM reports, the DREAM Act, CHIP reauthorization, CHRONIC Care Act and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 21, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Graham-Cassidy repeal proposal, the future of point-of-care testing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Closeup of Capitol Hill
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AMA: Reject bill that would lead to millions losing coverage

Physicians urge senators to oppose Graham-Cassidy and any legislation that would jeopardize health insurance for tens of millions of Americans.

Access to Care
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5 Min Read

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
Open doors to a hospital emergency department.
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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