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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
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AMA urges Congress to oppose amended health care reform bill

The AMA is urging Congress to oppose the amended American Health Care Act, which would still result in millions of Americans losing their health care coverage

Press Releases
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April 20, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on Time is short for critical action to stabilize individual market

Time is short for critical action to stabilize individual market. Find out how AMA is fighting for affordable coverage and high-quality care.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on Affordable Care Act stabilization rule

The following statement reacts to regulations that HSS issued Thursday concerning the individual insurance markets under the Affordable Care Act.

Press Releases
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Time is short for critical action to stabilize individual market

Funding that helps 7 million Americans afford coverage is endangered. If not continued, premiums would rise by 15 percent or more, analysts say.

Access to Care
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CMS rule meant to firm up individual market could harm patients

CMS proposed changes that could raise costs for millions of moderate-income families and make it tougher to enroll and access needed care.

Access to Care
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Health care spending growth rate at its highest since 2007

Prescription drugs again outpaced all other categories of personal health care spending in 2015.

Research