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May 1, 2026: State Advocacy Update

Optional state hardship exemptions to Medicaid work requirements: New issue brief explores key opportunities for physician and medical association engagement, and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA, dozens of physician groups: No Surprises Act needs enforcement

Groups say health plans are undermining the law and urge federal regulators to increase enforcement and transparency.

Press Releases
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Intuitive AI portal “drives” patients where they need to go

Southern California Permanente Medical Group recognized as top innovator for developing natural language processing system, allowing customized care. 

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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Value-based cardiovascular care focuses on outcomes, not volume

At CenterWell, early data shows 20% fewer avoidable heart failure hospitalizations, 15% fewer admissions and 20% lower total cost of care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

April 3, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Bipartisan House members introduce legislation to reform budget neutrality in the fee schedule, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Pearl of the week: Pain is more than a number

Learn why focusing on quality of life, not just pain intensity, improves treatment.

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AMA STEPS Forward®
AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 23, 2026

In the news: Preventive care for newborns, sleep EEG data and dementia risk, a new CMS payment model and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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New CMS model brings ACO approach to care for kids at high risk

The ASPIRE program aims to give high-risk children and their caregivers more support and encourages more proactive pediatric care.

Payment & Delivery Models
Moving Medicine/CMS edition
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ASPIRE: New CMS payment model aims to support high- and rising-risk children

In this episode of Moving Medicine, learn about the CMS payment model called ASPIRE, designed to transform how high-risk and rising-risk children are supported within Medicaid.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Moving Medicine Video Update