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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.

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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.

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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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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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Patients, doctors, advocacy groups express concerns about AHCA

Patients, doctors and leading organizations joined today to express concerns about the proposed legislation that would eliminate health care for millions.

Press Releases
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Health reform: Patients deserve a healthier individual market

Help patients afford insurance and ensure the maximum number of people, including healthy ones, get covered. Boost risk-adjustment tools to stabilize the individual market.

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Health reform: Website will help patients, physicians take action

A website launched today will make it easier for patients and physicians take part in the effort to protect health care coverage for millions of Americans.

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