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AMA backs steps to protect and sustain ACA marketplaces

AMA announced its opposition to insurance plans being sold in individual, small group markets that do not guarantee critical patient protections under the ACA.

Press Releases
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AMA plans advocacy outreach to expand colorectal screening

Building on the efficacy of colorectal cancer screening, AMA endorsed a plan to work with physicians, payers to make screening more available and affordable.

Press Releases
The White House
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AMA objects to attack on family planning services

Citing the need for unfiltered communication between doctors and patients, the AMA objects strongly to proposal to withhold family planning funding.

Advocating for Public Health
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May 17, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Medicaid waivers, Medicaid expansion, and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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AMA presents government service award to Kaiser Family Foundation

The AMA presented the Kaiser Family Foundation with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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Dec. 28, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, proposed cut for services reported with modifier 2 and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 14, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Tax reform conference committee, Aetna-CVS merger, student-loan legislation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
#Best of 2017 Health Care Reform Capitol Building
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As health-reform battles raged, physicians stood on principle

When considering various overhaul proposals, the AMA holds fast to a bedrock value: Americans with insurance coverage should not lose it.

Access to Care
The U.S. Capitol Building
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For healthy individual market, keep tax rules that spur coverage

Senate tax plan would scrap key provision that encourages insurance enrollment and lead to millions more uninsured. A different approach is needed.

Access to Care