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Sweeping plan outlined to address maternal health care inequities

Time to extend Medicaid, CHIP coverage to 12 months after the end of pregnancy as part of broader effort to promote maternal health care equity.

Population Care
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AMA sets priorities for equitable maternal health care

New policy promotes racial and ethnic equalities and expanded access to affordable health insurance for new mothers.

Press Releases
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Over 29 million still uninsured. Here’s how to help cover them.

The American Rescue Plan Act took steps to cover more of the uninsured, but more needs to be done. New AMA policies provide a road map.

Access to Care
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AMA: More ACA improvements needed to cover remaining uninsured

New AMA policy aims to further maximize coverage rates and improve coverage affordability.

Press Releases
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November 2021 AMA Special Meeting: 10 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting Nov. 12–16.

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3 things to tell your patients about signing up at HealthCare.gov

Open enrollment on HealthCare.gov runs until Jan. 15. Tell your patients about opportunities for significant premium savings through larger subsidies.

Access to Care
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Science and storytelling: Making physicians’ voices the loudest in the room

Join a discussion with AMA physician leaders and Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on the need to elevate physician voices to protect patients and this nation's health.

Public Health
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4 ways the AMA has battled in court to preserve access to care

Whether it’s upholding the Affordable Care Act or regulating PBMs, the AMA has spoken up in court to advance patients’ access to care. Learn more.

Public Health
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AMA in the News: October 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2021.

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