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Medical testing and surgery claim expenses
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Insurers are a roadblock to proven reforms on surprise medical bills

Payer lobbyists are badly mischaracterizing congressional legislation that includes an effective way to resolve pay disputes and protect patients.

Access to Care
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AMA: surprise billing legislation will hold patients harmless

The AMA said today that insurers are muddying waters over the impact of surprise billing legislation approved recently by the EC Committee.

Press Releases
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AMA statement on closing arguments in CVS-Aetna case

The CVS-Aetna merger and divestiture are not in the public interest, and the court should refuse to approve the antitrust settlement proposed by the DOJ.

Press Releases
Man in pharmacy looking at a prescription
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Scrutiny of CVS-Aetna deal shows AMA’s powerful impact

The AMA has led opposition to the anti-competitive $69 billion mega-merger. Closing arguments in the matter take place in federal court tomorrow.

Access to Care
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AMA on energy and commerce markup of surprise billing legislation

The AMA remains committed to protecting patients from surprise bills and committed to working with committee members to secure fair out-of-network payments.

Press Releases
Shannon Curtis, AMA assistant director for federal affairs
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Wearables, the FDA and patient advice: What physicians should know

Regulatory status, patient privacy issues, and the clinical questions that arise. Here’s what doctors should keep in mind on wearables and mobile health apps.

Digital
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July 12, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Congressional efforts to address surprise billing continue

July 12, 2019: Advocacy spotlight: Congressional efforts to address surprise billing continue

Advocacy Update
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July 12, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Closing arguments in the CVS/Aetna case in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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July 12, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn how the AMA advocates for LGBTQ+ in cases regarding sex discrimination under Title VII, for Medicare to seek feedback before changing rules and more.

Advocacy Update