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Sept. 16, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Pharmacy organizations and AMA issue joint statement in support of patients’ access to medically necessary medications and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Ambiguous anti-abortion laws are putting patients at risk

Post-Roe, some patients have been denied medically necessary medications. Physicians, pharmacists seek clarity to use their professional judgment.

Population Health
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Statement on state laws impacting patient access to necessary medicine

The AMA, APhA, ASHP and NCPA are concerned about state laws that limit patient access to medically necessary medications and impede physicians and pharmacists.

Press Releases
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Arizona AG wants to reinstate abortion law criminalizing medicine

The AMA and other physician organizations urge court to keep in place an injunction on a 1901 law that jeopardizes patients’ health.

Judicial Advocacy
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Litigation Center cases

View cases where the Litigation Center is providing assistance.

Judicial Advocacy
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Abortion restrictions take effect with Jack Resneck Jr., MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about abortion restrictions.

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Population Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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July 22, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA president testifies at House Committee hearing on Roe reversal impact and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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What I told Congress about reproductive health

The high court’s Dobbs decision undermines the practice of medicine, puts patients and physicians at risk, and exacerbates health inequities.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA president testifies at House Committee hearing on Roe reversal impact

AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD provided testimony to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Press Releases