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Southern border: Extension of family detention

The current undocumented immigration crisis is creating pressing medical issues at the southern border. Here’s how the AMA is advocating for the health and safety of undocumented immigrants.

Population Care
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about loneliness and health

There’s a rise in loneliness, especially among younger people. Two psychiatrists share why loneliness is a public health issue and how to overcome it.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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14 MIN READ

June 30, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Congressional hearing held to examine Medicare physician payment system and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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9 MIN READ

How one doctor works to meet the needs of 6 million patients

Saint Peter’s University Hospital endocrinologist Meena S. Murthy, MD, is working to advance culturally specific care for South Asian patients in the U.S.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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8 MIN READ

For this Tulane doctor, advancing health equity has global focus

Learn how internist-pediatrician Anjali Niyogi, MD, MPH, has used her skills to help patients in New Orleans and around the world.

Health Equity
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1 MIN READ

Advocating for the health and safety of all immigrants

The AMA believes every individual, regardless of immigration status, deserves timely, accessible, quality health care. Learn more about our efforts.

Population Care
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Advocating for the health and safety of all immigrants: AMA policies on immigration

The AMA is fighting to secure this right for immigrants in the U.S. Learn more about AMA advocacy efforts.

Population Care
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9 MIN READ

April 15, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Proposed fix to ACA family glitch follows AMA advocacy and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Senseless war in Ukraine sparks physician aid response

AMA joins counterparts around the world to decry outrageous attacks on Ukrainian medical facilities. Learn how physicians can help the war’s victims.

Public Health