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AMA opposes effort to allow discrimination against patients

Respect for the diversity of patients is a fundamental value of the medical profession and is reflected in long-standing AMA policy.

Press Releases
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June 5, 2020: National Advocacy Update

AMA makes recommendations to CMS on rural maternal health care and more National Advocacy Update news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA experts on the challenges women physicians face during the pandemic

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 the unique challenges of women physicians during the pandemic.

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AMA Update
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12 MIN READ

How immigration issues may impact the physician workforce

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 the impact of immigration issues on the physician workforce.

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May 8, 2020: National Advocacy Update

FDA issues new policy on COVID-19 antibody testing and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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April 24, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Find details on CARES Act reflief fund and information on international medical graduates.

Advocacy Update
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Medical students: How to keep learning as COVID-19 volunteers

AMA webinar provides real-world examples of ways medical students can help patients while continuing to build competencies during the outbreak, sometimes for credit.

Medical Student Health
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AMA statement on government interference in reproductive health care

The AMA will always defend shared decision making and open conversations between patients and physicians, and fight government intrusion in medical care.

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U.S. appeals court upholds Title X gag rule on physicians

Ruling allows HHS to move ahead with a Trump administration rule that forces doctors to act as government mouthpieces when speaking with Title X program patients.

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