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AMA Special Meeting insights: Policymaking during a pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing policymaking during the pandemic.

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AMA Update
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After Hahnemann, AMA steps up efforts to protect residents

More closures like that of Philadelphia’s Hahnemann University Hospital could threaten residents and fellows.

Medical Resident Advocacy
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Dietary supplements market: Tighter rules, better counseling a must

About 75,000 new dietary supplements introduced since federal law enacted to govern these products. The AMA says major regulatory updates are needed.

Public Health
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AMA policy calls for increased regulation of dietary supplements

AMA strongly urges Congress to modify and modernize the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.

Press Releases
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AMA to push for better access to opioid-use disorder treatments

The AMA will advocate sustained funding for evidence-based care and support research to help bring more treatments into the primary care setting.

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AMA announces policies adopted on final day of Special Meeting

Policies adopted include improving access to substance use disorder treatment, protection for residents and fellows.

Press Releases
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AMA backs new approaches to cover more of the uninsured

The AMA House of Delegates adopts new policy on a public option, as well as auto-enrollment in health insurance coverage.

Access to Care
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AMA strengthens policy to combat spike in national drug shortages

Policy outlines a comprehensive framework to address ongoing drug shortages, which have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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Law enforcement’s excessive use of force is a public health issue

AMA House of Delegates adopts policy declares police brutality a manifestation of structural racism. Among other steps, anti-bias training is in order.

Public Health