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AMA statement on Congressional stimulus package

While we still must review the entire stimulus package, we appreciate that the legislation attempts to increase access to personal protective equipment.

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We must use every available resource to fight COVID-19

Doctors and other health care heroes are stepping up to save lives in COVID-19 hot zones, yet doing so with woefully inadequate supplies. This situation is unacceptable.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH discusses the urgency of the continuing PPE shortage

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by advocating for more personal protective equipment (PPE) and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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5 ways medical students can assist during the COVID-19 pandemic

Just because medical students aren’t in direct patient contact doesn’t mean they aren’t aiding in the fight to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health
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COVID-19: How the AMA is supporting physicians on the front lines

EVP & CEO James L. Madara, MD outlines the three essentials aspects of the AMA’s COVID-19 response strategy and highlights recent successes.

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Emergency steps needed to boost production of PPE for COVID-19

Physicians, nurses and hospitals call on president to use the Defense Production Act to increase production of COVID-19 personal protection equipment. 

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Physicians urge measures to cover telehealth, support for acquiring PPE, testing kits

Leading physician organizations urged Congressional leaders to include measures critical to physician practices in the next COVID-19 stimulus package.

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COVID-19 economic stimulus must aid struggling physician practices

Congress urged to pass economic stimulus legislation to support and sustain physicians and their practices during COVID-19 emergency.

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AMA calls on Administration to use every lever in COVID-19 fight

Shortages continue to pose serious risks to the health and safety of our health care workforce, as well as the patients they treat.

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