Recipients of the 2020 Excellence in Medicine Awards
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7 physicians honored for their contributions to medicine

Learn about the inspiring doctors who were recognized by the AMA Foundation for their outstanding efforts in medicine.

Awards
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For transgender kids, gender-affirming names can be lifesaving

The AMA and others file court brief explaining the medical importance of using names and pronouns consistent with students’ gender identities.

Population Care
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June 4, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Anti-transgender bills defeated in Alabama and Texas and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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How AMA is standing up for transgender patients during COVID-19

The pandemic has exacerbated long-standing challenges facing transgender patients, but fervent physician advocacy is producing results. Learn more.

Population Care
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Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, on trans individuals and impact of pandemic [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the challenges of transgender individuals during the pandemic.

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AMA Update Podcast
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AMA in the News: May 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for May 2021.

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AMA in the News
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Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, on trans individuals and impact of pandemic

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 challenges of transgender individuals during the pandemic.

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AMA Update
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Biden administration bars LGBTQ+ discrimination in health care

The move ends what AMA President Susan Bailey, MD, called “a dismal chapter,” overturning a Trump-era rule that drew sharp, widespread criticism.

Population Care
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 10, 2021

In the news: CDC guidance on COVID, masking, administration to prohibit discrimination in health care on gender id, sexual orientation, Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year-olds.

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