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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 6, 2021

The news: COVID vaccine demand growing, BP rose in pandemic, youth mental health, CDC recommends physicians talk about PrEP, federal gov’t sued over surprise billing

Publications & Newsletters
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Surprise billing rule provision jeopardizes patient access to care

Biden administration plan to implement No Surprises Act runs contrary to the intent of new statute, say doctors, hospitals and many members of Congress.

Judicial Advocacy
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Why peer review confidentiality is critical, must be protected

Adenovirus outbreak investigation was a textbook use of peer review. It’s also subject of litigation in appellate court. Learn more with the AMA.

Judicial Advocacy
Pharmacists
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Case resolved before high-court hearing on mail-order Rx mandates

The AMA had joined nearly two dozen other organizations in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stop mail-order mandates. Find out why.

Judicial Advocacy
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Commonsense gun laws can help end firearm violence

Appropriate gun-safety measures such as New York’s concealed-carry law are an essential element of effective public safety policy.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Why court must preserve OSHA’s vaccine mandate

The AMA urged appellate court to preserve Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination-and-testing standard for companies with 100 or more employees.

Judicial Advocacy
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6 times the AMA stood up for public health in court this year

Amid pandemic and falling U.S. life expectancy, public health measures are more important than ever. Learn how the AMA fights to protect them in court.

Judicial Advocacy
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Scope of practice and patient safety with Michaela Sternstein, JD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Michaela Sternstein, JD,

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State Advocacy
Moving Medicine Video Update
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4 ways the AMA has battled in court to preserve access to care

Whether it’s upholding the Affordable Care Act or regulating PBMs, the AMA has spoken up in court to advance patients’ access to care. Learn more.

Judicial Advocacy