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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.

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No, the COVID-19 vaccines don’t affect fertility

Concerns about fertility, pregnancy are among the six myths and misconceptions that hold patients back from vaccination. Learn more with the AMA.

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AMA in the News: October 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2021.

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AMA in the News
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Oct. 22, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports passage of the TRIUMPH Act to combat maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Telehealth scenario: Prenatal/postpartum video visits

High Rock OBGYN Associates' virtual care scenario on prenatal/postpartum video visits, based on AMA's Return on Health telehealth framework.

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ACOG, AMA joint statement on filing to the Supreme Court on SB8

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge the Supreme Court to lift the appeals court's decision in Texas SB8.

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Uphold injunction on Texas law putting bounties on doctors’ heads

Learn how Texas SB 8 infringes on the patient-physician relationship and harms patient care.

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Q&A: Straight talk vital for this health system’s vaccine mandate

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health beat the president, Washington governor in mandating staff COVID-19 vaccinations. The persuasion effort continues.

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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on EUA requests for boosters & children ages 5-11 [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing EUA requests for boosters and children ages 5-11.

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