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AMA applauds Medicare telemedicine policy change during pandemic

The use of telemedicine and remote care services are critical to the management of the COVID-19.

Press Releases
Bradford Anderson, MD, Jasmeet Bains, MD, and Chang Na, MD explain their opposition to California's AB 3087.
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Physicians oppose California price-fixing bill

The measure would hurt access to care by prompting early physician retirements and creating an unattractive environment for recruiting new doctors to the Golden State.

Advocating for Public Health
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March 8, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on AMA, Anthem try new tack: Working together to improve health care

Working together to improve health care - Read about AMA's work with Anthem.

Advocacy Update
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AMA, Anthem try new tack: Working together to improve health care

They are pursuing an alternative approach to address health care costs, cut administrative burdens and develop new delivery models for high-quality care.

Claims Processing
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A win for doctors: Anthem rescinds pay cut for same-day services

Health insurer drops policy after face-to-face meetings with the AMA and other medical and national specialty societies.

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#Best of 2017 Mergers
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Mega-mergers blocked, averting pay cuts of at least $500 million

The AMA took a leading role in the year-plus fight against two health insurance mega-mergers. The effort paid off with courtroom victories in 2017.

Claims Processing
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July 27, 2017: State Advocacy Update

A look at Anthem's emergency care policy in this round of state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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April 6, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Medicaid expansion vetoed in Kansas and reauthorized in Arkansas and more in AMA's state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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AMA applauds White House mental health parity recommendations

The American Medical Association welcomed today the final recommendations from the White House's Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force.

Press Releases