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Mira Irons, MD, on the B.1.1.7 variant and vaccine acceleration

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 trending topics related to the pandemic such as the B.1.1.7 variant.

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AMA Update
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April 9, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Connected MOM Act will help reduce maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA applauds Biden executive actions to curb gun violence

The AMA applauds today’s action by the Biden Administration to require background checks for ghost guns.

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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.

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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
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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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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.

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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.

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