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"No weapons" and "no guns" sign placed on a post
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High court should uphold commonsense N.Y. concealed-carry law

Doctors offer Supreme Court justices a painful, firsthand glimpse into the “grave public health crisis” of firearms violence—a crisis that sensible regulations can help curb.

Public Health
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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3 MIN READ

Unconstitutional attack on reproductive health must not stand

Mississippi’s attempt to limit reproductive health care infringes on the patient-physician relationship and impermissibly violates medical ethics

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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ACOG, AMA lead amicus brief in U.S. v. Texas

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge appeals court to affirm ruling invalidating Texas SB8

Press Releases
A female physician and patient, both masked, reviewing the patient's chart
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4 MIN READ

Rescinding Title X restrictions is a win for patients, physicians

The Biden administration move will restore access to family-planning services for millions of patients who have low incomes or no insurance coverage.

Physician-Patient Relationship
Tight shot of the scales of justice
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5 MIN READ

8 ways the AMA is fighting to protect physicians in court

Learn how the AMA Litigation Center is speaking up for peer-review confidentiality, fair jury awards and much more.

Judicial Advocacy
U.S. Supreme Court building exterior and steps with lights turned on in the portico
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High court must reject arbitrary, intrusive Mississippi law

Physicians urge U.S. Supreme Court to follow half century of precedent to protect constitutional right to access reproductive health care.

Population Care
Woman laying down face up on couch looking into the distance
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Texas SB 8 puts bounties on doctors’ heads for delivering care

The AMA is deeply disappointed by U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to stop this egregious ban from taking effect, endangering patients’ access to care.

Physician-Patient Relationship
A lock placed on a medical file and folder for security
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4 MIN READ

State high court protects peer-review documents from discovery

In a ruling favorable to physicians, Pennsylvania’s highest court says the law protects the documents that allow physicians to have frank conversations.

Sustainability
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7 MIN READ

AMA in the News: August 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2021.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News