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New federal rule aims to add teeth on mental health parity

A 2008 federal law requires mental health parity, but payers have often skirted it. Final Biden administration rule seeks to change that.

Public Health

Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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AMA in the News: September 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for September 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Sept. 20, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA to CMS: Do not finalize proposed obstetrical services Conditions of Participation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on mental health parity rule

The AMA applauded the Administration for its effort to protect patients and hold health plans accountable. 

Press Releases
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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy
AMA Update for Aug. 14, 2024: New APA CEO on uses of artificial intelligence in mental health, the future of psychiatry and more
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New APA CEO on uses of artificial intelligence in mental health, the future of psychiatry and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about artificial intelligence in mental health and more.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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New APA CEO on uses of artificial intelligence in mental health, the future of psychiatry and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about artificial intelligence in mental health and more.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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AMA adopts policies on substance use disorder and mental health treatment

The AMA House of Delegates adopted several policies intended to increase patient access to care and life-saving tools for mental health and substance use disorders.

Press Releases
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Immediate Past President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, address at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses the AMA House of Delegates at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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