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AMA urges DOJ to challenge CVS-Aetna merger

AMA urges U.S. Department of Justice to block the proposed acquisition of Aetna, Inc. by CVS Health Corporation.

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5 ways to improve access to health care

Uninsured patients live sicker and die younger, but insurance coverage alone doesn’t guarantee access. Learn how to reduce major barriers to health care access.

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What happens when insurance companies grow too big?

Insurance company mergers often result in less health insurance market competition, higher premiums, lower payments to physicians and concern over quality.

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DOJ should block CVS-Aetna merger: Calif. insurance regulator

Citing AMA and others, California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones says proposed merger would hurt competition in PBM, Medicare Part D markets.

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AMA commends insurance commissioner for opposing CVS-Aetna merger

AMA commends California Department of Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones for taking a stand against the proposed CVS-Aetna merger.

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July 26, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Rural health clinics & repayment demands, drug shortages task force and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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Groups urge CMS to reconsider decision on risk-adjustment payments

Medical groups sent a letter expressing concern with CMS's decision to suspend payments to insurers as required under the ACA's risk-adjustment program.

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June 28, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Anticompetitive CVS-Aetna merger should be blocked

Dr. McAneny presented testimony urging regulators to block the proposed CVS-Aetna merger. Read on AMA's efforts to advocate for fairness in insurance, benefits and health care markets.

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Texas v. Azar Decision

Late on Friday, Dec. 15, a federal district court in Texas struck down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in its entirety, finding that the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which zeroed out the tax penalties associated with the ACA’s individual mandate, renders the mandate unconstitutional.

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