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AMA in the News: April 2021

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Biden administration moves to eliminate Title X physician gag rule

The newly proposed federal rule would strengthen the Title X family planning grant program and erase restrictions on patient-physician communication.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 19, 2021

In the news: U.S. network to track variants, Americans 16+ eligible for COVID vaccines, COVID vaccines and pregnant women, COVID tied to risk of death, chronic conditions in 6 months.

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April 23, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Biden administration encourages states to supply more vaccines to primary care physician offices and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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April 23, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Montana bill prohibiting gender transition care for minors defeated and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 12, 2021

In the news: J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause, Administration moves to undo Title X restrictions, proposed gun initiatives, 5,800 COVID-19 cases in vaccinated, IL Medicaid update.

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Our Black maternal health crisis is an American tragedy

Black women are at least three times more likely than white women to die as a result of pregnancy. We must tackle this national calamity together.

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AMA applauds Biden administration move to reverse Title X ‘gag rule’

This move brings us one step closer to restoring access to necessary care for millions of low-income and uninsured patients who depend on Title X.

Press Releases
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AMA applauds lifting restrictions on reproductive care medication

The AMA applauds the Biden administration for lifting unnecessary restrictions that required in-person dispensing of mifepristone amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases