HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

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May 4, 2017: National Advocacy Update

ACA replacement bill, FY 2017 omnibus appropriations bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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May 4, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Iowa's highest court says error-reporting document is confidential; State's top court deals blow to medical liability forum shopping

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AMA statement on House passage of American Health Care Act

AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., released this statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act

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Premium grace-period rule may leave physicians with unpaid claims

Rules that compel continuing enrollees to pay past-due premiums leave physicians uncertain about how soon—if ever—they can expect to be paid.

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AMA warns proposed changes to AHCA do not remedy bill's shortcomings

AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., issued the following statement today about proposed changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA)

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Anthem-Cigna merger threatens innovation, appeals court finds

The appeals court has upheld a lower-court ruling blocking the proposed $54-billion mega-merger between the two health insurance giants.

Judicial Advocacy
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Iowa’s highest court says error-reporting document is confidential

In a win for patients and physicians, the state Supreme Court protects peer-reviewed materials that help prevent errors and improve public health.

Judicial Advocacy
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Appeals court upholds decision blocking Anthem-Cigna merger

Contrary to Anthem’s assertions, the proposed merger would harm patient choice and degrade the quality of care.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA applauds court ruling upholding rejection of Anthem-Cigna merger

The AMA applauded the decision by a federal appellate court that upheld a court-imposed injunction on the mega insurance merger between Anthem and Cigna

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