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Provider networks & access to care

Download the report, issue brief and other resources to protect patient’s access to quality care and improve transparency in provider networks.

Access to Care
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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.

Access to Care
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New surprise-billing law on the way: What doctors must know

Learn what’s required of physicians and other providers and how disputes with health plans will be settled under the new No Surprises Act.

Access to Care
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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Surprise billing reform serves patients and physicians alike

Our AMA played key role in correcting earlier provisions that would have been overly burdensome and put smaller independent physician practices at a disadvantage.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 Min Read

Federal action on surprise medical bills: What doctors should know

Patients will be protected from unexpected medical costs and physicians will have a process to challenge inadequate out-of-network insurance payment.

Access to Care
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3 Min Read

Help cut burdens of high-deductible health plans

These health plans mean lower premiums but higher patient cost-sharing, which can lead to and skipped care. AMA calls for innovative plan designs.

Access to Care
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Feb. 14, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FTC & non-compete agreements, rules for Medicare Advantage networks and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on Ways and Means Committee surprise billing legislation

AMA supports underlying mechanism for resolving disputes, including the eligibility of all disputed claims for negotiation and mediation.

Press Releases
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6 ways to improve Medicare Advantage physician networks

Medicare Advantage keeps growing, but beneficiaries face shrinking networks, networks suddenly dropping their doctors and a false illusion of choice.

Medicare & Medicaid