Overall, however, the industry "has done a fantastic job in adjusting the claims in the aftermath of this unprecedented storm, " said Gary Henning, the northeast region vice president of the American Insurance Association.

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Indeed, the American Medical Association has urged insurance companies to classify such procedures as part of basic health coverage.

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The report, issued by the American Medical Association, comes as health insurance companies are on the verge of taking an even greater role in providing coverage for millions more Americans.

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