AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, at the 2019 AMA Interim Meeting
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AMA president: Physicians have an obligation to be leaders

When there are situations that affect the health and well-being of our patients, we have an obligation to lead, says AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA.

Population Care
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AMA in the News: November 2019

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for November 2019.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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AMA adopts policies during second day of voting at Interim Meeting

Policies touch on collecting DNA of refugees, free sunscreen, mobile health apps, veterans’ courts.

Press Releases
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How border conditions threaten our nation’s decency, health

AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, says it’s an ethical imperative to ensure better conditions for asylum-seekers held in detention at U.S.-Mexico border.

Population Care
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AMA president speaks to delegates at Interim Meeting

AMA President Patrice A. Harris, M.D., detailed AMA’s ongoing efforts to reinforce science and evidence-based approaches to remove barriers to patient care.

Press Releases
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AMA to Supreme Court: Rescinding DACA would harm health care

This case’s outcome could have a broad impact across our health system. That is why America’s physicians are speaking out.

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Leadership
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Immigration issues: Nonmilitary deferred action

Deferred action allows individuals with compelling humanitarian need—including children with rare, life-threatening conditions to remain in the country.

Population Care
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AMA in the News: October 2019

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2019.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Health at the border: Federal court protects rights of immigrant kids

Federal court stops government from implementing new rules that physicians say would have further jeopardized children’s mental and physical health

Population Care