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Jan. 26, 2017: National Advocacy Update

ACA executive order, HIPAA disclosures of PHI and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Physician work helps halt insurance merger, preserve competition

Federal judge rules Aetna-Humana merger anticompetitive. Eighteen months of physician efforts provide compelling evidence for blocking the deal.

Federal Advocacy
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AMA: Court order in merger halts a bad deal for elderly patients

Elderly patients were the big winners today as a federal court imposed an injunction on Aetna’s $37 billion acquisition of Humana.

Press Releases
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Physicians key to analysis of insurance mergers’ effect on care

What role can physicians play in the review of proposed health plan mergers? They offer front-line insight on potential marketplace harms to patients.

Access to Care
Top State Issues 2017
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5 issues physicians will take to state legislators in 2017

Legislation on physician-led team-based care and reversing the nation’s opioid epidemic and Medicaid are among the top issues faced at the state level this year.

State Advocacy
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Jan. 12, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Congress considers budget resolution, AMA-supported public health bills, patient-facing encounter codes and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Computer screens displaying top issues to watch in 2017.
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The top issues that will affect physicians in 2017

Health care reform, the new Medicare payment system and regulatory relief are among the areas physicians should watch closely this year.

Access to Care
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AMA CEO: Before repealing ACA, offer replacement details

Maintaining health insurance enrollment gains is “essential,” Dr. Madara writes in a letter to Congressional leaders.

Access to Care
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AMA letter to Congressional leaders on reform of health care system

The AMA released a letter to congressional leaders from Dr. James L. Madara regarding health care system reform

Press Releases