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COVID-19 resource guide: Women in medicine

AMA has curated resources to assist women physicians and health care workers, and their patients during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Physician Health
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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July 31, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Physicians to Congress: Now is not the time for divisive surprise billing legislation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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COVID-19 FAQs: Health equity in a pandemic

AMA looks at some of the reasons why marginalized and minoritized patients have and will suffer disproportionally during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the frequently asked questions on health equity in a pandemic.

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
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July 10, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down admitting-privilege restrictions in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 29, 2020

In the news: COVID-19 effect on platelets, Premature birth and heart disease risk, SCOTUS ruling on LA law, FDA: COVID-19 vaccine must be 50% effective, COVID-19 deaths.

Publications & Newsletters
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AMA statement on Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana abortion case

Today’s decision is a victory for patients and a strike against government interference in the patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases
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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down admitting-privilege restrictions

A law restricting doctors unduly burdened patients, said the nation’s high court in ruling against a Louisiana law limiting who could perform abortions.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination

New federal rule removes provisions protecting patients against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and termination of pregnancy.

Population Care
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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.

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