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AMA sets priorities for equitable maternal health care

New policy promotes racial and ethnic equalities and expanded access to affordable health insurance for new mothers.

Press Releases
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Adults with autism find work helping AMA with quality assurance

People with autism can excel in meeting quality assurance needs. Learn about the work they are doing with the AMA.

Population Care
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Over 29 million still uninsured. Here’s how to help cover them.

The American Rescue Plan Act took steps to cover more of the uninsured, but more needs to be done. New AMA policies provide a road map.

Access to Care
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AMA: More ACA improvements needed to cover remaining uninsured

New AMA policy aims to further maximize coverage rates and improve coverage affordability.

Press Releases
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President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, address at the November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the November 2021 AMA Special Meeting, Dr. Harmon discusses why organized medicine matters.

Speeches
AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, speech at the November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD
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AMA president: Physicians are leading “an army against the virus”

Gerald Harmon, MD, said the AMA helps give doctors the tools they need to fight COVID-19 and tackle other longstanding challenges.

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AMA president highlights ongoing COVID challenges, obstacles to care

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, addressed the AMA House of Delegates and outlined ongoing challenges physicians are facing in the fight against COVID-19.

Press Releases
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6 times the AMA stood up for public health in court this year

Amid pandemic and falling U.S. life expectancy, public health measures are more important than ever. Learn how the AMA fights to protect them in court.

Public Health
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November 2021 AMA Special Meeting: 10 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting Nov. 12–16.