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AMA calls for privacy guidelines governing mail-order DNA tests

The AMA will work with federal agencies to strengthen the privacy safeguards.

Press Releases
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AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at Special Meeting

New positions address rural health disparities, MENA demographic group, virginity testing.

Press Releases
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AMA sets out to strengthen U.S. public health systems

Underfunded and misunderstood, the country’s public health infrastructure needs help to better handle the next pandemic. Learn more about the AMA’s plans.

Prevention & Wellness
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Over 29 million still uninsured. Here’s how to help cover them.

The American Rescue Plan Act took steps to cover more of the uninsured, but more needs to be done. New AMA policies provide a road map.

Access to Care
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AMA adopts policy aimed at bolstering U.S. public health infrastructure

New policy calls for consistent, sustainable funding, a robust public health workforce and data modernization.

Press Releases
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AMA: More ACA improvements needed to cover remaining uninsured

New AMA policy aims to further maximize coverage rates and improve coverage affordability.

Press Releases
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AMA adopts policy to combat disinformation by health care professionals

New policy aims to address the spread of rampant disinformation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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November 2021 AMA Special Meeting: 10 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting Nov. 12–16.
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What is structural racism?

AMA provides videos, news and more on how structural racism fosters discrimination in U.S. systems, including education, housing, legal and health care.

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