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Everyone deserves quality medical care delivered without bias

The mental health of transgender young people, already at risk from the pandemic, is threatened further by state laws that enable discrimination.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Patients want privacy, accountability for how their health data is used

1,000 patients were surveyed on control over their data and how it’s used. Learn what they said, and how the AMA fights to protect patient privacy.

HIPAA
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Inside the massive proposed 2023 Medicare physician pay schedule

CMS plan for 2023 shows the need to overhaul a payment system that is unsustainable for patients and doctors. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Aug. 5, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on August recess call to action

August recess call to action and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 5, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Big steps for bill to streamline prior authorization in Medicare Advantage and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Aug. 5, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

AMA leadership video brings personal story to call for prior authorization reform and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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As Congress breaks, doctors must take up message on Medicare pay

Members of Congress need to hear directly from physicians about how Medicare’s unsustainable pay system is affecting their patients. Learn more.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Huge House win puts telehealth extension in Senate’s hands

Bill to extend Medicare telehealth payment, regulatory flexibilities through 2024 wins overwhelming vote. Learn how the AMA is supporting telehealth.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Lawsuit could stop 150 million from getting free preventive care

A federal lawsuit threatens to end the Affordable Care Act’s preventive services coverage requirement—and all the health improvements that came with it.

Access to Care