The White House
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Trump’s proposed budget highlights his health care priorities

Among other planned reductions, NIH would see $5.8 billion in cuts over a decade, while CHIP’s funding would drop by $5.8 billion.

Access to Care
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June 1, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Senate health-system reform legislation, Medicare telehealth coverage and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Closeup of Capitol Hill
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As CBO weighs in on AHCA, Senate urged to chart different course

Under the House repeal-and-replace bill, 51 million Americans would be uninsured by 2026—an increase of 23 million over current trends.

Access to Care
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Individual market endangered by uncertainty over subsidies

About 7 million patients could lose financial assistance that helps them shoulder the burden of co-pays and deductibles.

Access to Care
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AMA statement on CBO score of American Health Care Act

The following statement from AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., responds to a CBO analysis of the House-passed American Health Care Act

Press Releases
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May 18, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Health-system reform legislation, ransomware attacks on medical devices and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA urges Senate leaders to focus on sustaining insurance coverage

As Senate begins consideration of health system reform, the AMA urged Senate leaders today to keep in mind patients at risk of losing their insurance coverage

Press Releases
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Flawed AHCA passes House despite outcry from physicians, patients

The bill passes with a four-vote margin. The Senate should work with stakeholders on a bipartisan basis to protect patients’ insurance coverage and access to high-quality, affordable care.

Access to Care
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May 4, 2017: National Advocacy Update

ACA replacement bill, FY 2017 omnibus appropriations bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update