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AMA Update for Feb. 28, 2025: Extreme risk protection orders and what physicians need to know about ERPO laws
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Extreme risk protection orders and what physicians need to know about ERPO laws

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about extreme risk protection orders.

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Firearm safety and care CME

Identify a physician’s role in promoting firearm safety, follow trends in fatal and non-fatal injuries and describe firearm violence and survival care with behavioral health insights.

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Extreme risk protection orders and what physicians need to know about ERPO laws [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about extreme risk protection orders.

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2023 Annual Meeting education sessions
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Annual Meeting education sessions

Get a detailed overview of the upcoming education sessions being held during the 2025 Annual Meeting.

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AMA honors Tennessee State Senator with Government Service Award

At the National Advocacy Conference, the AMA presented Tennessee State Sen. Richard Briggs, M.D., with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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AMA honors Georgia State Representative with Government Service Award

At the 2025 National Advocacy Conference, the AMA presented Georgia State Rep. Michelle Au with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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AMA Update for Feb. 7, 2025: Firearm injury prevention strategies in medicine and how physicians can play a role in gun safety
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Firearm injury prevention strategies in medicine and how physicians can play a role in gun safety

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about gun violence prevention programs.

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Firearm injury prevention strategies in medicine and how physicians can play a role in gun safety [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about gun violence prevention programs.

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Gun violence is a public health issue

Megan Ranney MD, MPH, practicing emergency physician, researcher and advocate on why we need to treat gun violence as public health issue with physicians playing an important role.

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AMA in the News: October 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2024.

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Physician orgs to SCOTUS: keep “ghost guns” away from criminals

The AMA and seven additional physician organizations submitted an amicus brief stating that “ghost guns” must be kept out of criminals’ hands.

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