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Physician data offer new insights into ACA’s coverage impact

A fresh view of gains in coverage comes from data supplied straight from physician practices. Medicaid expansion appears to play an important role.

Access to Care
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AMA releases new research on physicians' patient mix

Physicians see more insured patients as Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act increases insurance coverage.

Press Releases
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“Arbitrary” action has doctor on hook for $205,000 in bonus pay

A Hawaii court will decide what makes a physician eligible for higher Medicaid primary care payments. The outcome could worsen a physician shortage.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA: Reject bill that would lead to millions losing coverage

Physicians urge senators to oppose Graham-Cassidy and any legislation that would jeopardize health insurance for tens of millions of Americans.

Access to Care
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Aug. 24, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Hardship exception, EHR incentive programs and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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June 29, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Senate health system reform, medical liability system and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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New effort puts reform’s focus on patient impact

The most effective way to fight proposed cutbacks in health care coverage may be to tell the stories of patients affected by them.

Access to Care
Melissa J. Garretson, MD
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Federal funding for Medicaid program should not be capped: AMA

Delegates oppose per-capita caps that would weaken states’ ability to respond to enrollment changes, greater care needs or breakthrough treatments.

Medicare & Medicaid
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June 16, 2017: National Advocacy Update

HHS update on WannaCry, OCR resources on reporting after cyberattacks and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update