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March 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks Congress not to adopt MedPAC recommendation to continue Medicare physician payment freeze and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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AMA presents award to former Maryland public health official

The AMA presented Travis Gayles, MD., with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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AMA presents Government Service Award to Senator Roy Blunt

The American Medical Association (AMA) presented Senator Roy Blunt, R-Mo., with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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AMA presents Government Service Award to North Carolina DHHS secretary

The AMA presented Mandy Cohen, M.D., secretary of North Carolina DHHS, with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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AMA presents Government Service Award to FDA official

The AMA presented Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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Pandemic game-changer? How older vaccine tech fills global gaps

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, co-leads the team behind Corbevax, a low-cost vaccine authorized in India. Learn why this matters for Americans too.

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Vaccine champion Dr. Peter Hotez lands one of AMA’s highest honors

The Houston vaccine developer and physician-scientist is one of four Texas doctors honored for stepping up big during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.

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Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on his new COVID vaccine [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a discussion with Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on a new COVID vaccine.

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AMA honors Houston physician with Scientific Achievement Award

The AMA honored Houston scientist and physician Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD, with the Scientific Achievement Award.

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