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AMA honors former Texas Congressman with Government Service Award

Rep. Brady is one of six honorees chosen this year to receive the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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Feb. 10, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on legal disputes over No Surprises Act

U.S. District Court rules in favor of physicians for second time in legal disputes over Administration’s implementation of No Surprises Act and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Feb. 10, 2023: National Advocacy Update

COVID-19 public health emergency set to end May 11 with important implications for patients and physicians and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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What doctors wish patients knew about heart-disease prevention

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why knowing the steps for preventing heart disease is key.

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New name for lifesaving procedure recognizes Black pioneer’s role

Vivien Thomas helped develop what’s long been known as the Blalock-Taussig shunt. More prominent recognition of his vital contribution is way overdue.

Health Equity
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AMA announces virtual health equity series

The AMA today announced the National Health Equity Grand Rounds, a virtual series on health inequities and opportunities to improve the health of our nation.

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AMA agrees with court: Arbitration rules conflict with No Surprises Act

Rules for settling physician-insurer disputes ignore the direction of Congress.

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National Health Equity Grand Rounds: History of racism in U.S. health care

The National Health Equity Grand Rounds series episode, History of Racism in U.S. Health Care: Root Causes of Today’s Hierarchy and Systems of Power, took place on Feb. 7, 2023.

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Prioritizing Equity video series: Advocating for Change in Native Health Policy

Medical student organizers and policy advocates discuss increasing access to care in Native communities and improving care through health policy.

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Prioritizing Equity Video Series