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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy
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Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of Council on Medical Service reports and issue briefs.

Council on Medical Service
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Drug coverage & spending: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies to address high and escalating prescription drug prices and costs, including promoting transparency and pharmaceutical market competition, combating anti-competitive practices, and outlining criteria for value-based pricing and prescription drug importation.

Council on Medical Service
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AMA praises CMS for prior authorization reforms in Medicare Advantage

New final rule includes provisions toward right-sizing the prior authorization process imposed by Medicare Advantage plans

Press Releases
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March 24, 2023: National Advocacy Update

CMS issues new guidance on PHE unwinding, including important implications for audio-only services and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 27, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Medical organizations urge Congress to prioritize Medicare physician payment reform and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at interim meeting

New policies support a Medicare Advantage database of physicians and oversight of Third-Party Administrators.

Press Releases
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How the 10 largest PBMs hold huge sway in health care marketplace

First-of-its-kind data on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) analyzed in AMA report shows widespread, high market concentration.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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AMA examines PBM market competition and integration with insurers

First-of-its-kind data assess national and local markets for commercial PBM services.

Press Releases