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Competition continues to shrink in U.S. health insurance markets

Health insurance concentration has risen in 57% of U.S. markets, and 73% of all markets are considered “highly concentrated” by federal regulator standards.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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How latest surprise-billing rule entrenches health insurers’ power

Over 70% of nation’s health insurance markets are highly concentrated. New Biden administration rule represents a gift to the insurance industry.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 27, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 booster rollout, lead levels in children’s blood, health insurance competition, COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant people, surprise medical bills.

Publications & Newsletters
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AMA in the News: September 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for September 2021.

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AMA in the News
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AMA publishes new study monitoring competition in U.S. health insurance markets

Twentieth edition of AMA study shows continued lack of competition.

Press Releases
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July 16, 2021: National Advocacy Update

2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA in the News: October 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2020.

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AMA in the News
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 12, 2020

In the news: Coronavirus may survive for 28 days on glass, banknotes, study suggests and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Oct. 16, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Competition declined in majority of health insurance markets where it is most scarce

Competition declined in majority of health insurance markets where it is most scarce in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update