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AMA salutes Congress for passing VA health care bill

Senate passage today of legislation reforming VA Choice is a victory for our veterans.

Press Releases
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May 17, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Bills to address opioid abuse, VA Choice reform bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 19, 2017: National Advocacy Update

CHIP negotiations, VA-employed providers, multistate licensure requirements and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on VA telehealth proposed rule

The AMA responds to the VA’s proposed rule concerning the authority of employed VA health care providers to practice telehealth.

Press Releases
Equality logo held by soldier.
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Suit seeks full VA coverage of transgender vets’ gender dysphoria

VA’s refusal to cover transgender vets’ sex-reassignment surgery to treat gender dysphoria “has no basis in medicine,” AMA amicus brief argues.

Population Health
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Physicians call for better prescription drug-monitoring programs

Use of state prescription drug monitoring programs has grown significantly, but gaps remain—including a lack of data from VA pharmacies.

Behavioral Health
HOD members discuss Veterans health care.
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Physicians offer fixes to improve veterans’ access to care

The AMA will continue collaboration with the VA, calls for new funding for the Veterans Choice Program.

Population Health
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AMA adopts new policies related to veterans, access to prescriptions

The AMA voted to adopt new policies on emerging health care topics during the second day of its Annual Meeting

Press Releases
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AMA statement on extension of veterans choice program

AMA commends Congress and the president for extending the Veterans Choice Program so that veterans continue to have access to care through local community providers.

Press Releases