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3 MIN READ

Why Medicaid should give moms full year of coverage post-pregnancy

60% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Learn how continuous access to health coverage can help combat nation’s rising maternal mortality rate.

Population Care
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8 MIN READ

Feb. 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges Biden Administration to include physician offices in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plans and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Amid pandemic’s horrors, health coverage safety net holds strong

Learn why health insurance coverage hasn’t plummeted despite the millions of Americans sent to unemployment rolls by sinking economy.

Access to Care
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 15, 2021

The news: Admin. rolls back Medicaid work requirements, expands COVID testing, pledges $4B to Covax. Also, MIS-C cases in U.S., AMA removes founder name from annual awards.

Publications & Newsletters
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Patrice Harris, MD, MA, discusses the pandemic's impact on children & teens

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on the growing concerns with mental health issues in children and adolescents during the pandemic.

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Population Care
AMA Update
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3 MIN READ

Universal health coverage is within our reach

Meaningful and affordable health coverage is a goal we all must support, especially during a public health crisis the magnitude of COVID-19.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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COVID-19’s unequal impact tied to another inequality—of income

County-level research finds a link between high levels of income inequality and a higher level of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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3 MIN READ

Health care, employer groups announce principles for universal coverage

Affordable Coverage Coalition lays out path to expand health coverage.

Press Releases
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Feb. 5, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations

Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update