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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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10 MIN READ

Oct. 4, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Doctor office drug compounding oversight, OPPS and ASC proposed rule and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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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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2 MIN READ

2017 MIPS final scores reissued, new review deadline set

The AMA and others flagged calculation-error concerns, prompting CMS to revise physician scores under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System.

Payment & Delivery Models
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5 MIN READ

How the Cleveland Clinic overcame barriers to team-based care

From patient concerns to finances, AMA member Kevin Hopkins, MD, talks about how Cleveland Clinic overcame barriers to team-based care.

Scope of Practice
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4 MIN READ

Sept. 20, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on the Proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule: Top 7 things doctors should know

Top 7 things doctors should know about the proposed 2019 Medicare QPP rule. AMA is calling CMS to cut red tape.

Advocacy Update
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7 MIN READ

Sept. 20, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Opioid epidemic legislation, gag clause legislation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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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