Physician examines millenial patient.
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Health reform: No going back on key market protections

Access to insurance coverage should be safeguarded for people with pre-existing conditions and young adults as part of any plan to remake the U.S. health system.

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Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden
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Bipartisanship sought to forge lasting health policy solutions

Capitol Hill lawmakers tout the importance of patient advocacy and bipartisanship on big issues such as health coverage for millions of Americans.

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AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD
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As physicians, we must speak up for our patients

Speaking to physicians in Washington, D.C., AMA President Andrew W. Gurman expressed the role of physicians in the thick of the national health reform debate.

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Physician speaks to patient in bed.
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Health reform: Protecting insurance gains is priority No. 1

More than 20 million Americans have gained coverage since 2010. Health reform proposals should not result in these patients losing coverage.

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Feb. 9, 2017: National Advocacy Update

DACA bill, Congress examines ACA, IPAB repeal legislation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 26, 2017: National Advocacy Update

ACA executive order, HIPAA disclosures of PHI and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 12, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on The top issues that will affect physicians in 2017

The top issues that will affect physicians in 2017: AMA's take on EHR interoperability, prescription drug pricing, the opioid epidemic and more.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 12, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Congress considers budget resolution, AMA-supported public health bills, patient-facing encounter codes and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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Closeup of Capitol Hill
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AMA CEO: Before repealing ACA, offer replacement details

Maintaining health insurance enrollment gains is “essential,” Dr. Madara writes in a letter to Congressional leaders.

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