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Physicians oppose mandatory gender-based treatments for athletes

Some athletics governing bodies require doctors to undertake medical interventions for transgender athletes and those with differences in sex development.

Population Care
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AMA opposes gender-based medical treatments to alter athletic ability

Physicians oppose participating in third party discriminatory policies.

Press Releases
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Lack of access to evidence-based mental health care poses grave threat

We must improve our nation’s response to meet the expanded need for mental and behavioral health care demonstrated by patients of all ages.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA in the News: October 2022

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2022.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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988—the new suicide-prevention hotline—sees big increase in use

Easy-to-remember number yields 45% rise from a year earlier. Learn about the AMA’s support for 988 and explore suicide-prevention resources.

Public Health
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Public health: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Science & Public Health
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California Surgeon General Diana Ramos, MD, shares why we need more Latino physicians [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why we need more Latino physicians.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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California Surgeon General Diana Ramos, MD, shares why we need more Latino physicians

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why we need more Latino physicians.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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Health care organizations urge protection for physicians and patients

Groups call on Department of Justice investigation, technology platforms to address harassment and threats of violence against physicians and hospitals.

Press Releases