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Emergency powers a must for health officials to mitigate COVID-19

A lawsuit in Wisconsin seeks to put decisions over masking and more in the hands of county politicians. That’s a bad idea. Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health
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Why race, ethnicity can help determine COVID-19 severity risk

Systemic inequities are linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes. Doctors should be allowed to factor that reality when prescribing antiviral treatments.

Health Equity
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In new court brief, physicians tackle deadly online gun marketplace

The AMA and the Wisconsin Medical Society filed an amicus brief that addresses the deadly online gun marketplace.

Press Releases
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New trial for survival damages a must after testimony dismissed

Allowing verdict to stand because damages weren’t itemized would increase health care costs for all, physicians tell Pennsylvania court.

Sustainability
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Biden’s surprise-billing rule “not the law that Congress passed”

Patients will be protected from disputes. But doctors, hospitals ask court to stop provision at odds with No Surprises Act and skewed toward payers.

Access to Care
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Let EPA curb greenhouse gases to protect public health

Climate change affects our lungs, hearts, brains and immune systems. Supreme Court should recognize EPA’s authority to act, physicians argue.

Public Health
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AMA in the News: January 2022

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2022.

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Vaccine requirement upheld, but only in health care facilities

In halting OSHA’s vaccine-or-test rule, Supreme Court stays attempt to protect estimated 84.2 million American workers from COVID-19.

Public Health
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The No Surprises Act is in effect. What physicians need to know.

Implementation of the No Surprises Act has begun. AMA resources offer guidance on what physicians must do to comply with regulations under the new law.

Access to Care