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As COVID-19 strains nation’s doctors, these health systems step up

The pandemic exacerbated physician burnout, but 44 health systems across the country are taking strong measures to boost well-being.

Physician Health
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Mira Irons, MD, discusses current trends and holiday transmission risk

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the risk of transmission over the holiday, vaccine developments and prioritization.

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Over 200,000 Missourians will get covered with Medicaid expansion

Missouri voters take a step to improve the health of people in their state by approving a state constitution amendment to expand Medicaid eligibility.

Access to Care
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AMA, leading physician orgs urge additional COVID-19 legislative steps

Physician organizations urge additional federal support for physician practices that are financially battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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March 27, 2020: State Advocacy Update

State policy options compiled for state regulators on COVID-19 and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 30, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Scope of practice, transgender rights and more in AMA's latest advocacy efforts across states.

Advocacy Update
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170 groups send letter on proposed changes to physician payment rule

The AMA and 170 health groups sent a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma on the proposals included in the 2019 Medicare physician payment rule.

Press Releases
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Metro areas increasingly dominated by single insurance companies

Findings of the 2017 edition of AMA’s Competition in Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Study of U.S. Markets which examines market concentration in 2016.

Press Releases
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Where residents are most satisfied: Report ranks states

Which states have highest satisfaction rates for medical residents? Maybe it’s something about the climate, gas prices or local coffee shops, but these states boast the highest rates of satisfied medical residents, according to new rankings.

Medical Resident Wellness