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3 MIN READ

Oct. 31, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Federal court protects rights of immigrant kids

A federal court protects the rights of immigrant kids. Find out how AMA is advocating for health at the border.

Advocacy Update
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New “public charge” rule will put immigrants’ health at risk

Children, pregnant women, the disabled will be hit hard by rule that discourages immigrants from accessing Medicaid, other government programs, physicians tell federal court.

Population Care
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Oct. 18, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Updates to Quality Payment Program, QPP, Medicare Advantage networks and more in the latest from AMA national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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15 MIN READ

Sept. 20, 2019: National Advocacy Update

National opioid policy, immigrant family detention issues, the vaping crisis and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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2 MIN READ

New immigration policy endangers patients needing life-saving care

Abrupt deportations under a new Trump administration policy will disrupt continuity of care for highly vulnerable immigrant patients.

Population Care
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3 MIN READ

Sept. 6, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Marijuana use during pregnancy and adolescence, LGBTQ protections and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, AMA’s chief health equity officer, speaking at a recent education session at the AMA.
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5 MIN READ

4 ways medical education is working toward health equity

Creating a more equitable health care system will be a long journey. Find out more from the AMA about the role medical education is playing.

Medical School Diversity
10 women physicians profiled for their work in health disparities field.
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5 MIN READ

10 women in medicine who advocate for underserved populations

Find out how these AMA members are working to improve access to high-quality care for patients.

Health Equity
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2 MIN READ

Congress told impact of immigrant children’s trauma may be lifelong

AMA tells Congress that conditions in Customs and Border Protection facilities are inappropriate for children and pregnant women.

Population Care