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Time is short for critical action to stabilize individual market

Funding that helps 7 million Americans afford coverage is endangered. If not continued, premiums would rise by 15 percent or more, analysts say.

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CMS rule meant to firm up individual market could harm patients

CMS proposed changes that could raise costs for millions of moderate-income families and make it tougher to enroll and access needed care.

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Health care spending growth rate at its highest since 2007

Prescription drugs again outpaced all other categories of personal health care spending in 2015.

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April 6, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Health system reform legislation, physician office-based laboratories and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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April 6, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Medicaid expansion vetoed in Kansas and reauthorized in Arkansas and more in AMA's state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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March 23, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on Outcome of House health reform bill uncertain

Outcome of House health reform bill uncertain for AHCA. AMA urges House to vote no.

Advocacy Update
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Latest draft of AHCA still doesn’t measure up

The newest version of the House’s plan to replace the Affordable Care Act would make coverage unaffordable for millions more Americans.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA urges members of Congress to oppose AHCA

AMA issues letter citing projections that millions would lose health insurance coverage under the American Health Care Act

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Major patient groups join AMA to voice concerns on House bill

The AMA and organizations representing patients with cancer, diabetes and heart conditions ask Congress to “go back to the drawing board” on health reform.

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