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March 27, 2020: State Advocacy Update

State policy options compiled for state regulators on COVID-19 and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA applauds Medicare telemedicine policy change during pandemic

The use of telemedicine and remote care services are critical to the management of the COVID-19.

Press Releases
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State blueprint helps uncover social factors affecting health

Learn why the North Carolina Medicaid program’s approach could be a game-changer on social determinants of health.

Health Equity
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 27, 2020

Read AMA Morning Rounds®’ most popular stories in medicine and public health from the week of Jan. 27, 2020 – Jan. 31, 2020.

Publications & Newsletters
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AMA statement on CMS Medicaid block grant proposal

Proposal would increase the number of uninsured and undermine Medicaid’s role as an indispensable safety net.

Press Releases
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Michigan's Medicaid expansion doubles access to primary care

Michigan customized its Medicaid program to emphasize primary care and preventive health services. Studies are showing this was a wise approach.

Access to Care
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Dec. 20, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on 2020 federal funding and extender package

Leaders in Congress reached agreement on the fiscal year 2020 spending bill. Find out how the AMA is advocating for public health in Congress.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 20, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about the AMA's role in the five big medical court cases that made a difference in 2019 and in a Medicaid fraud case.

Advocacy Update
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Medicaid fraud: Case would wrongly expand physician liability

If trial conviction stands, having no knowledge of how others billed Medicaid for your services would no longer be a viable defense when false-claim allegations arise.

Judicial Advocacy