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Jan. 29, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA applauds the end of zero-tolerance immigration policy and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Judge voids rule pricing H-1B doctors out of areas that need them

Judge negates new rule that AMA said would “cause immediate and lasting harm” to communities that would no longer be able to afford to hire H-1B doctors.

International Medical Education
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AMA mapping tool identifies where workforce needs are greatest

The free, newly revised AMA Health Workforce Mapper offers publicly accessible data on the physician and nonphysician workforces anywhere in the U.S.

Research
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Nov. 13, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Ongoing AMA advocacy efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and more in the latest Federal Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Pandemic brought challenges for IMGs, and AMA responded

IMGs are key to the physician workforce during a pandemic straining the U.S. health system. Learn about the AMA’s advocacy for IMGs and their patients.

International Medical Education
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Medical students: What you need to know about the GME landscape

Future residents can learn with the AMA about the funding and workforce issues residency programs will face in the coming years.

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Senate bill would nix geographic, site restrictions on telehealth

Outdated limits on telehealth have been temporarily waived during the COVID-19 pandemic. AMA supports a bill that makes these waivers permanent.

Digital
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AMA in the News: July 2020

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

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AMA: Withdraw plan to deport med students in online-only programs

Trump administration plan to deport foreign students enrolled in online-only classes is an ill-advised action in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Medical Education