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4 MIN READ

Why medical students are out to cut telehealth’s red tape

Telehealth is one of three key issues that medical students will be advancing in congressional meetings. Learn more with the AMA.

Medical Students
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5 MIN READ

These medical student-led projects make an impact during pandemic

COVID-19 has presented complex challenges for U.S. health care. Medical students are using health systems science concepts to tackle those problems.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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5 big issues for physicians on Capitol Hill in 2021

This year physicians’ visits are virtual, but advocacy in areas such as health coverage and telehealth hit very close to home.

Federal Advocacy
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2 MIN READ

Joint statement on Supreme Court decision to review Title X 'gag rule'

This rule continues to bring immense harm to people across the country who depend on affordable reproductive health care.

Press Releases
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5 MIN READ

AMA in the News: February 2021

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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10 MIN READ

Preview of the virtual AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a preview of the virtual AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference.

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Medical Students
AMA Update
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18 MIN READ

Importance of COVID vaccine during pregnancy & breast feeding

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing COVID-19 vaccine guidance for pregnancy and breast feeding.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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11 MIN READ

Mira Irons, MD, talks about the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant [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 COVID variants and the latest on vaccines.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Don’t deny COVID-19 vaccine on account of pregnancy

Pregnant women are at higher risk of serious COVID-19 outcomes, but some have been denied vaccination. AMA joins over 20 organizations to say that’s wrong.

Population Care