Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. at the AMA National Advocacy Conference.
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Why doctors back bipartisan effort to close gun-check loophole

The AMA supports bipartisan bill to expand background checks on gun sales. Learn more about the public health crisis of firearms violence.

Public Health
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AMA in the News: March 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for March 2021.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Mira Irons, MD, on Biden’s plan to double vaccination goals

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 the vaccination goals of the Biden administration.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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March 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks FEMA to include physician offices in vaccine distribution efforts and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on Boulder shooting, push to tighten gun laws

The time for positive change—action to prevent future acts of gun violence—is now.

Press Releases
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AMA statement on Georgia shootings, increasing anti-Asian violence

AMA angered, appalled by last night’s shootings which left eight people dead in Georgia – attacks that appeared to target the Asian-American community.

Press Releases
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March 12, 2021: National Advocacy Update

President signs the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Washington D.C., Capitol Hill, Capitol Building, cherry blossoms
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Meet the AMA’s Capitol Hill allies protecting patients and practices

Learn how a diverse group of lawmakers has worked with the AMA to carry favorable legislation over the finish line and block harmful measures.

Federal Advocacy
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AMA experts discuss what to expect in the changing health care landscape in 2021

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 health care post-election and what to expect as we head into 2021.

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