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President Biden wearing a face mask
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As pandemic rages, Americans to get health coverage lifeline

Presidential action will bolster access to coverage through HealthCare.gov, Medicaid and more. Get updated with the AMA.

Access to Care
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15 MIN READ

Tracie Collins, MD, discusses vaccine distribution in New Mexico

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how New Mexico is handling COVID-19 vaccine allocation and distribution.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Tim Storey, Brad Barrett, MD, Laurie Lickley, and Patrick Hope
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4 MIN READ

How physicians can reach lawmakers amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rules on gatherings at state capitols vary widely across the country. State legislators explain how doctors can do effective outreach virtually.

State Advocacy
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13 MIN READ

Michaela Sternstein, JD, discusses advocacy at the state level

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing advocacy efforts at the state level, including trends, vaccine distribution, access to care and telehealth.

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State Advocacy
AMA Update
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2 MIN READ

Jan. 8, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on what’s ahead for AMA advocacy this year

What’s ahead for AMA advocacy this year in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Jan. 8, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Coverage for all forms of MOUD now required by Medicaid and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

AMA backs policy proposals to cover more of the uninsured

AMA adopted principles today supporting public policy approaches that have the potential to expand insurance coverage to millions of the uninsured.

Press Releases
Illustration of a doctor and a patient on crutches in an examination room.
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4 MIN READ

How the ACA lowers patients' out-of-pocket costs

Research shows how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has lowered low-income trauma patients’ odds of being hit with catastrophically large bills.

Access to Care
Stacked folders
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3 MIN READ

How long can the state delay determining Medicaid eligibility?

Timely eligibility determinations are important to help the most vulnerable patients and ensure physicians are paid for the care they deliver.

Medicare & Medicaid