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8 MIN READ

Nov. 1, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Trump administration on drug prices, FTC and insulin prices and more in the latest from AMA's national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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5 MIN READ

Why the U.S. health care system should be reformed

Find out why the AMA is committed to health care reform that expands insurance coverage and provides more access to high-quality care.

Access to Care
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5 MIN READ

Oct. 4, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Congress passes new opioid package

Congress has reached agreement on legislation to address the opioid epidemic. Find out how AMA is helping the fight against opioid addiction.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

How Medicaid expansion has improved care access, outcomes

Find out how the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion has increased insurance coverage and led to better access to care and patient outcomes.

Access to Care
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4 MIN READ

How Medicaid programs can help end the opioid epidemic

Medication-assisted treatment and inpatient care are among approaches that work, but many states still only offer minimal care for a massive problem.

Overdose Epidemic
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5 ways to improve access to health care

Uninsured patients live sicker and die younger, but insurance coverage alone doesn’t guarantee access. Learn how to reduce major barriers to health care access.

Access to Care
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July 12, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Medicaid waivers blocked in Kentucky and Massachusetts in the latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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2 MIN READ

June 28, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Illinois parity bill and Michigan Medicaid work requirements information in the latest AMA state and local health care advocacy updates.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Nation’s latest challenge: Too few children

There is an urgent need to recognize the economic benefits of investing in children, because their dramatically scarce numbers threaten the well-being of older Americans and place a strain on the economy.

Population Care