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Sept. 7, 2017: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges HHS Office of Civil Rights to retain sex-nondiscrimination policies

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Aug. 10, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Pain-management questions from HCAHPS, accrediting organizations to post data and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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Surgeon general’s nomination hearing begets forum on public health

Jerome Adams, MD, confirmed as surgeon general. The opioid epidemic, harm reduction and health policy bipartisanship are highlighted at his hearing.

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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

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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.

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AMA statement on Senate 'skinny' repeal vote

AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., applauds the vote but continues to urge senators to engage in bipartisan discussions about the ACA

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July 27, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on The skinny on partial repeal: It would unravel individual market

The skinny on partial repeal: It would unravel individual market

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AMA statement on the 'skinny' bill in Senate health debate

AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., applauds the vote but continues to urge senators to engage in bipartisan discussions about the ACA

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