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
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Online gun bazaar can’t dodge accountability

In a brief to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, AMA and WMS assert owners of online firearms marketplace, Armslist, can’t escape liability firearm violence harm.

Press Releases
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8 physician advocacy wins that set the stage for 2019

Despite D.C. turmoil, doctors score key victories at national, state levels on physician payment, gun violence, regulatory relief and more. Find out the AMA’s 2019 policy targets.

Overdose Epidemic
A man sitting on a bed
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5 MIN READ

Talking firearms in the exam room: 3 cases where it matters

A CME module from the AMA offers new insight on how physicians can have effective conversations to help patients at high risk of firearm violence.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

AMA: New online education to help physicians promote firearm safety

New educational module aims to assist physicians in effectively communicating with patients about reducing the risk of firearm injury and death.

Press Releases
Richard Deem, the AMA’s senior vice president for advocacy
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5 MIN READ

5 ways the midterms shook up the U.S. health care agenda for 2019

Prescription-drug pricing, gun violence and ACA-stabilization efforts are among the issues that could see new life next year.

Access to Care
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14 MIN READ

AMA president outlines efforts to attack dysfunction in health care

Dr. McAneny also issues urgent calls for physician leadership to help reduce gun violence in America, end harassment in medicine

Press Releases