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12 MIN READ

Oct. 5, 2017: National Advocacy Update

PQRS and VM reports, the DREAM Act, CHIP reauthorization, CHRONIC Care Act and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Aug. 10, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Pain-management questions from HCAHPS, accrediting organizations to post data and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
The White House
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5 MIN READ

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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4 MIN READ

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
AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD
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3 MIN READ

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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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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2 MIN READ

How the SGR repeal law ensures access to care for kids

The law that repealed the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula also included important provisions to help maintain access to health care for American children. As of last year, 8.1 million children were enrolled in the program, which is implemented in all 50 states.

Medicare & Medicaid
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1 MIN READ

AMA celebrates historic Medicare reforms passed by Congress

The AMA celebrates the U.S. Senate's vote to pass Medicare delivery and payment reforms to help our nation's seniors and improve the health of the nation.

Press Releases
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2 MIN READ

Physicians, military officers urge Congress to help seniors, families

The AMA with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) called on Congress to ensure continued access to care for seniors and military families.

Press Releases