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Will the U.S. get its first supervised drug consumption site?

As a federal appeals court weighs the question, the AMA details the evidence showing such facilities can save lives and improve public health.

Overdose Epidemic
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Dec. 11, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Federal court orders full reinstation of the DACA program in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 reasons why religious services pose high risk of COVID-19 spread

In a recent Supreme Court case, physicians detailed for justices the inherent risks of in-person worship during the pandemic. Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health
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Dec. 4, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update 

U.S. district court vacates recent Trump Administration H-1B visa regulations in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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After year tormented by COVID-19, experts eye 2021 health landscape

Ending the pandemic is job No. 1. Learn about some of the other big issues that will shape U.S. medicine in the coming year.

Public Health
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Nov. 13, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

7 major downsides if the ACA is overturned by Supreme Court in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Eviction moratorium key weapon in pandemic fight, physicians say

A CDC order to halt evictions helps slow COVID-19’s spread and protects communities most vulnerable to the worst outcomes from the disease.

Public Health
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7 major downsides if the ACA is overturned by Supreme Court

Decision in California v. Texas could effectively repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Learn how that would affect health insurance coverage for millions.

Access to Care
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Oct. 30, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Why court should uphold medical liability statute of limitations and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update

Advocacy Update