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July 27, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Administration's travel ban, CDC gun-violence prevention research and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA responds to Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center shooting

Statement from AMA President David Barbe on the shooting at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

Press Releases
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Physicians essential to gun-suicide prevention

A public health approach helped dramatically reduce motor-vehicle fatalities. Research supports a similar approach to suicide.

Public Health
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March 23, 2017: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges block of Anthem-Cigna merger, hosts summit on preventing gun violence and more in the latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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Florida ‘gun gag’ law provisions struck down by appeals court

A federal appeals court rules that a state law restricting physicians’ ability to consult with patients about firearm safety infringes on free speech rights.

Public Health
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Feb. 23, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Prior authorization for treatment of substance use disorders, Massachusetts gun safety discussions and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 23, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about the AMA's stance on the Florida 'gun gag law' and patient-safety info subject to litigation discovery.

Advocacy Update
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AMA praise court ruling on Florida gun gag law

Today’s court ruling is a clear victory against government-sponsored censorship of private medical discussions between patients and physicians

Press Releases
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Jan. 12, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Find out how AMA is advocating against gun violence, how physicians impact issues and more.

Advocacy Update