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AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination

New federal rule removes provisions protecting patients against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and termination of pregnancy.

Population Care
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New AMA president Susan Bailey, MD, on helping doctors be doctors

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by learning how new AMA President Susan Bailey, MD will begin her term.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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May 22, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Doctors to high court: Now is worst time to undo ACA coverage gains in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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HEROES Act: What physicians and medical students need to know

The AMA offers highlights on the latest bill in response to COVID-19: "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act” (HEROES Act).

Public Health
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COVID-19 job loss could leave 27 million uninsured—what to do now

Learn how Congress can stem a new health insurance crisis that will exacerbate the medical and financial toll of COVID-19.

Access to Care
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Doctors to high court: Now is worst time to undo ACA coverage gains

The COVID-19 pandemic will leave 27 million people without employer-sponsored health insurance. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a lifeline for health coverage.

Access to Care
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AMA, physician groups defend ACA gains in new Supreme Court filing

For more than a decade, the AMA has advocated for expanded coverage and key health insurance reforms to help patients.

Press Releases
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We must extend health coverage to all in COVID-19 crisis

Tens of millions of people are losing their jobs—and can lose their health insurance coverage as a result. Here’s how to help these patients get covered during the pandemic.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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As COVID-19 job losses mount, share these keys to get patients covered

COVID-19 has caused 26 million people to lose jobs, jeopardizing their health insurance. Here's what they must know about Medicaid or ACA marketplace coverage.

Access to Care