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AMA presents government service award to Utah state senator

The AMA presented The Honorable Brian Shiozawa, M.D., physician and Utah state senator, with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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AMA presents government service award to Kaiser Family Foundation

The AMA presented the Kaiser Family Foundation with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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Feb. 9, 2018: State Advocacy Update

"Share Your Story" initiative on ending opioid epidemic and more in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 25, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Waivers on Medicaid work requirement, protections for conscience rights and religious freedom and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 16, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Maine votes to expand Medicaid, Indiana educational webinars on opioids and more in the latest round of state and local advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Crowd from large AMA meeting
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More Medicaid help sought for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

The AMA will urge more funding for hurricane-ravaged islands’ Medicaid programs, as well as temporary emergency CMS waivers.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of the nation

AMA adopted new policies during the voting session of the AMA's Interim Meeting aimed at improving the health of the nation.

Press Releases
2017 AMA Interim Meeting in Honolulu.
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Physicians oppose harmful changes to Medicaid, benefits rules

Delegates stand firm against Medicaid work requirements and changes that would undermine essential health benefits requirements.

Medicare & Medicaid
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Nov. 3, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Massachusetts Medicaid waiver proposal, new pain courses from AAP and more in AMA's latest efforts for state and local advocacy.

Advocacy Update