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May 4, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on Anthem ends pursuit of Cigna deal that threatened patient care

Anthem ends pursuit of Cigna deal that threatened patient care. Learn how AMA continues to fight for fair billing.

Advocacy Update
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May 4, 2017: National Advocacy Update

ACA replacement bill, FY 2017 omnibus appropriations bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on House passage of American Health Care Act

AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., released this statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act

Press Releases
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Premium grace-period rule may leave physicians with unpaid claims

Rules that compel continuing enrollees to pay past-due premiums leave physicians uncertain about how soon—if ever—they can expect to be paid.

Access to Care
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AMA warns proposed changes to AHCA do not remedy bill's shortcomings

AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., issued the following statement today about proposed changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA)

Press Releases
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Anthem-Cigna merger threatens innovation, appeals court finds

The appeals court has upheld a lower-court ruling blocking the proposed $54-billion mega-merger between the two health insurance giants.

Judicial Advocacy
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Appeals court upholds decision blocking Anthem-Cigna merger

Contrary to Anthem’s assertions, the proposed merger would harm patient choice and degrade the quality of care.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA applauds court ruling upholding rejection of Anthem-Cigna merger

The AMA applauded the decision by a federal appellate court that upheld a court-imposed injunction on the mega insurance merger between Anthem and Cigna

Press Releases
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New changes don’t fix AHCA shortcomings, threaten key protections

Millions of patients’ coverage would be endangered by the latest version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), as would essential consumer safeguards.

Access to Care