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AMA adopts new policies related to veterans, access to prescriptions

The AMA voted to adopt new policies on emerging health care topics during the second day of its Annual Meeting

Press Releases
The White House
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Trump’s proposed budget highlights his health care priorities

Among other planned reductions, NIH would see $5.8 billion in cuts over a decade, while CHIP’s funding would drop by $5.8 billion.

Access to Care
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AMA statement on extension of veterans choice program

AMA commends Congress and the president for extending the Veterans Choice Program so that veterans continue to have access to care through local community providers.

Press Releases
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Jan. 26, 2017: National Advocacy Update

ACA executive order, HIPAA disclosures of PHI and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on VA rule on advanced practice nurses

The AMA is pleased that the rule continues to recognize the need for collaboration among physicians and nurse anesthetists to ensure patient safety.

Press Releases
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With handoff risk quantified, 3 ways to improve care transitions

Patient handoffs are linked to adverse events. An expert on care transitions says they should be structured and involve patients and families.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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Wounded veterans deserve infertility benefits, physicians say

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) doesn’t cover IVF even though war injuries can cause infertility. The AMA says that should change.

Population Care
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AMA urges expanded infertility benefits for veterans

AMA adopted new policies to ensure that veterans have access to a broad range of infertility benefits, including in vitro fertilization (IVF)

Press Releases
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Working upstream to achieve the quadruple aim

Better health care, lower medical costs and more satisfied patients require physicians to consider upstream socio-economic, cultural and environmental conditions. Fourth goal is physician satisfaction.

Health Equity