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Surprise medical bills: Physicians want market-based fixes

Patients shouldn’t get stuck in the middle of medical billing disputes, but setting pay rates on Capitol Hill will create care access problems across the nation.

Access to Care
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AMA, other leading physician groups seek balanced approach to surprise billing

Physician groups call for efficient independent dispute resolution process.

Press Releases
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AMA in the News: September 2019

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for September 2019.

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AMA in the News
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Sept. 20, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on 10 states with the least competitive health insurance markets

The AMA has released a new study of competition in health insurance markets. Learn about the 10 states with the least competitive health insurance markets.

Advocacy Update
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How to fix surprise billing without impeding access to care

Everyone agrees patients should be kept out of the middle of billing disputes. These other policy fixes will help ensure that patients can get care when they need it.

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Aug. 8, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Action on gun violence, surprise billing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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Surprise billing: 4 points to raise with your reps during recess

Members of Congress will hold town halls throughout August. Physicians should let them know about proven reforms to address surprise medical bills.

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July 25, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Surprise billing proposal and other legislation, DTC drug price disclosure and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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Insurers are a roadblock to proven reforms on surprise medical bills

Payer lobbyists are badly mischaracterizing congressional legislation that includes an effective way to resolve pay disputes and protect patients.

Access to Care