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May 15, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Physicians and healthcare groups urge Congress to bolster No Surprises Act, physicians’ stories needed for ongoing advocacy, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

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The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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AMA, health groups urge Congress to bolster No Surprises Act

A wide array of medical groups announced today their support for bipartisan, bicameral legislation designed to strengthen enforcement of the No Surprises Act. 

Press Releases
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Why better enforcement of the No Surprises Act is needed now

Insurers’ actions threaten patient protections under the No Surprises Act as well as the financial viability of independent physician practices. 

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May 1, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Organized medicine sounds alarm about payer noncompliance with No Surprises Act and urges administration to increase enforcement, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA, dozens of physician groups: No Surprises Act needs enforcement

Groups say health plans are undermining the law and urge federal regulators to increase enforcement and transparency.

Press Releases
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Oct. 10, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on the government shutdown continues

Government shutdown continues and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Appellate court can make payments fairer under No Surprises Act

The law has been implemented in a way that stacks the deck in favor of insurance companies. Federal litigation could change that.

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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.

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One wrinkle to surprise billing law? Health plans aren’t paying up

The No Surprises Act created a way to settle out-of-network disputes, but losing health plans aren’t complying. New bipartisan bill would fix that.

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