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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.

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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.

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#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.

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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.

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Nov. 16, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Maine votes to expand Medicaid, Indiana educational webinars on opioids and more in the latest round of state and local advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA adopts new policies on health insurance affordability

AMA voted to oppose weakening or removing any of the 10 categories of essential health benefits required by the Affordable Care Act.

Press Releases
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Nov. 3, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Massachusetts Medicaid waiver proposal, new pain courses from AAP and more in AMA's latest efforts for state and local advocacy.

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Door from a hospital room opening to a hallway.
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Physician data offer new insights into ACA’s coverage impact

A fresh view of gains in coverage comes from data supplied straight from physician practices. Medicaid expansion appears to play an important role.

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Individual market-stabilization bill earns physician support

Congress urged to pass measure that would fund cost-sharing reduction payments, offer more health plan options and promote enrollment outreach.

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