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May 31, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Momentum continues on state prior authorization bills and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Improving health in rural areas is within our collective reach

The death rate in rural America is 20% higher than in urban centers. The AMA is pursuing policies that can reduce rural health inequities nationwide.

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Senate bill addresses inaccurate Medicare Advantage directories

Under the measure, it would be the plans’ responsibility to fix mistakes. Learn why the AMA supports the bill and how it would help patients.

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Proper mental health care requires qualified immunity protections

Learn how the AMA is fighting to protect a Pennsylvania law that balances patient safety and mental health treatment availability.

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May 17, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the need for improved maternal health care

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee highlights the need for improved maternal health care and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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May 17, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

Physicians urge MedPAC to recommend inflation-based Medicare payment update to replace current law and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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May 17, 2024: National Advocacy Update

House Ways and Means Committee passes short-term extension of telehealth flexibilities and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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May 17, 2024: State Advocacy Update

AMA End Overdose Epidemic website updated with new educational resources and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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7 steps to help doctors affected by Change Healthcare cyber outage

Follow-up AMA survey shows patients and doctors still face major disruptions. Find out how the AMA is fighting for physicians.

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