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How Medicaid expansion has improved care access, outcomes

Find out how the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion has increased insurance coverage and led to better access to care and patient outcomes.

Access to Care
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How Medicaid programs can help end the opioid epidemic

Medication-assisted treatment and inpatient care are among approaches that work, but many states still only offer minimal care for a massive problem.

Behavioral Health
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5 ways to improve access to health care

Uninsured patients live sicker and die younger, but insurance coverage alone doesn’t guarantee access. Learn how to reduce major barriers to health care access.

Access to Care
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July 12, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Medicaid waivers blocked in Kentucky and Massachusetts in the latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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June 28, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Illinois parity bill and Michigan Medicaid work requirements information in the latest AMA state and local health care advocacy updates.

Advocacy Update
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Nation’s latest challenge: Too few children

There is an urgent need to recognize the economic benefits of investing in children, because their dramatically scarce numbers threaten the well-being of older Americans and place a strain on the economy.

Population Health
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June 15, 2018: State Advocacy Update

AMA launches new opioid toolkit, Virginia to expand Medicaid and more AMA state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA adopts new policies at 2018 annual meeting

The AMA voted to adopt new policies related to immigration and gender equity in medicine, among other items, during its Annual Meeting.

Press Releases
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AMA calls for sustainable funding of long-term care and support

The U.S. spends hundreds of billions annually on long-term care. The AMA proposes a number of steps to ease the financial burden.

AMA Policies