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America's heartbroken physicians demand action on gun violence

AMA members are repulsed by the horrific, deadly trauma of gun violence, which amounts to a public health crisis.

Public Health
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AMA responds to tragic gun violence incidents

AMA calls on policymakers to address gun violence as public health crisis;adopt common-sense reforms

Press Releases
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AMA to court: Illegal firearm sales are public health emergency

The AMA and Wisconsin Medical Society stake physicians’ role in the debate over how to address gun violence.

Public Health
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When mass shootings get big media play, firearm purchases often rise

Study renews focus on role played by news organizations. The findings also show that some major mass shootings are followed by declining sales.

Public Health
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March 21, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Cost measures in MIPS, proposed interoperability rules and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 22, 2019: National Advocacy Update

HHS proposed rule on drug rebates, the House and gun violence and more in the latest from AMA national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson
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Physicians united to push firearm background checks bill 

Legislation reflecting AMA policy on background checks for firearm purchases is likely to pass the U.S. House, but may face a tough test in the Senate. 

Public Health
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Feb. 7, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Illegal firearm sales are public health emergency

Illegal firearm sales are public health emergency. AMA and Wisconsin Medical Society file an amicus brief in WI.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 24, 2019: National Advocacy Update

The FDA and naloxone access, firearm background checks, and more in AMA's latest national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update