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7 MIN READ

Meet the AMA’s Capitol Hill allies protecting patients and practices

Learn how a diverse group of lawmakers has worked with the AMA to carry favorable legislation over the finish line and block harmful measures.

Federal Advocacy
A health care worker in PPE giving a vaccination to a physician in a mask.
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3 MIN READ

COVID-19 vaccines: New CPT guidance, CME, info for patients

As coronavirus vaccine rollout continues, AMA unveils several new resources to help patients and physicians navigate the pandemic.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

AMA announces update to COVID-19 vaccine CPT codes

New contingent codes created for Janssen COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Press Releases
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6 MIN READ

Jan. 8, 2021: National Advocacy Update

President signs omnibus spending package providing new round of COVID-19 relief and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Forklift being used for boxes of N95 masks to be distributed by Texas Medical Association.
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6 MIN READ

How the Texas Medical Association got millions of masks to doctors

After getting 23 million masks, what do you do next? The state of Texas called the Texas Medical Association to distribute the masks where they were needed.

Public Health
Close-up of a physician using a smart tablet.
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5 MIN READ

Collaborative care model for mental health, addiction treatment

The physician architects of a Penn Medicine model of integrated physical and mental health care detail its success.

Public Health
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9 MIN READ

AMA in the News: December 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for December 2020.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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11 MIN READ

Mira Irons, MD, discusses next steps for the approved Moderna vaccine

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 final COVID-19 numbers for 2020 and the new Moderna vaccine.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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8 MIN READ

Dec. 18, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FDA authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine; provides instruction to providers and patients and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update