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How to identify gun-violence hot spots to prevent injuries, deaths

AMA member Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, says there’s been a 10%–35% rise in firearms deaths during the pandemic, depending on the community. Learn more.

Injury & Violence
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Why more resident physicians are looking to unionize

Doctors at a handful of residency programs have recently opted to unionize. An emergency medicine resident union member explains the trend.

Resident Advocacy
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Doctors back continued nationwide access to medication abortion

At physicians’ urging, the Biden administration takes steps to protect patients’ access to mifepristone, including via telehealth. Learn more.

Population Health
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Dobbs ruling is an assault on reproductive health, safe medical practice

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization puts lives at risk and potentially criminalizes care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA applauds Senate passage of bipartisan firearm safety legislation

AMA applauds the senators who negotiated and wrote the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and we urge the House of Representatives to act quickly and pass this legislation.

Press Releases
2022 Annual Meeting of AMA House of Delegates session
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ICYMI: 10 stories to read from the 2022 AMA Annual Meeting

The House of Delegates moved to protect patients and doctors from the criminalization of care, gun violence and the public health “infodemic.”

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Annual Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
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Stop insurance coverage losses when public health emergency ends

COVID-19 has brought federal matching funds and other measures to boost health insurance coverage. New AMA policy outlines next steps for lawmakers.

Access to Care
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AMA adopts policies to improve the nation’s health

The policies adopted by the House of Delegates include: Making diapers tax free, Denouncing medical repatriation, and protecting physician whistleblowers.

Press Releases
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Find new ways to help medical students, residents get child care

Nearly all child care is unaffordable on a resident physician’s salary, per HHS criteria. The AMA will ID best practices for on-site or subsidized care.

Resident Wellness