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Health care coverage & choice: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies establishing the AMA vision for health system reform to cover the uninsured and expand health insurance coverage and choice.

Council on Medical Service
AMA in Action: Covering the uninsured
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Advocacy in action: Covering the uninsured

People who are uninsured live sicker and die younger. Learn how the AMA works to strengthen the Affordable Care Act and expand health insurance coverage.

Access to Care
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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
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Aug. 9, 2024: National Advocacy Update

U.S. Appeals Court hands physicians another victory on HHS’ flawed implementation of the No Surprises Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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It will take all of medicine to reduce maternal mortality

Maternal morbidity and mortality rates remain alarmingly high in the U.S. Physicians must screen and act on preeclampsia, BP and mental health risks.

Public Health
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What doctors wish patients knew about birth control

Birth-control misinformation is spreading online. Kimberly Warner, MD, an ob-gyn at Colorado Permanente Medical Group, debunks birth-control myths.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA study on maternal health in the city of Chicago

This new study examines the variations in access to maternal health care and maternal and infant health outcomes across specific neighborhoods in Chicago. Download a PDF of the study.

Public Health
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AMA joint report studies impact of OB/GYN facility closures in Chicago

AMA joint report finds that maternal and infant health on south and west sides of Chicago are more heavily affected by OB/GYN facility closures.

Press Releases
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To improve maternal outcomes, get mom’s care goals on the board

Physicians and health professionals at Saint Peter’s University Hospital use a structured process that moms love. It starts with a huddle board.

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Health System Spotlight