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Pandemic rekindles urgent need for medical student debt relief

Our health care heroes are taking risks to deliver care on COVID-19’s front lines. Learn about congressional efforts the AMA supports to ease their debt worries.

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We can’t let essential care become another casualty of COVID-19

One of the pandemic’s hidden tragedies is the degree to which people have put off treatments for serious health conditions.

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Police brutality must stop

Violence between law enforcement and the public is a critical determinant of health. The AMA urges a multi-fold response to address longstanding societal racism.

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Med school grads: We need you more than ever

Graduating from medical school in the midst of a global pandemic spurs mixed emotions, including a sense of loss as in-person ceremonies are canceled and loved ones are unable to witness the accomplishment firsthand.

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Generosity of AMA employees shines during COVID-19 and beyond

AMA employees have a long history of pitching in during times of crisis. Learn how the generosity of the staff has enhanced that legacy during COVID-19.

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We must extend health coverage to all in COVID-19 crisis

Tens of millions of people are losing their jobs—and can lose their health insurance coverage as a result. Here’s how to help these patients get covered during the pandemic.

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We must expand COVID-19 testing capacity before restarting the economy

Going forward, our response to the pandemic must be unified, evidence-based, and as free from political considerations as possible.

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5 vital lifelines still needed for struggling physician practices

To protect private practices from financial ruin as a result of COVID-19, the AMA urges 5 steps that must be taken to preserve their viability.

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Why racial and ethnic data on COVID-19’s impact is badly needed

Fewer than a dozen states have shared racial and ethnic data on COVID-19. National numbers must be released so that equity can be prioritized to effectively manage this pandemic.

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