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Southern California medical student elected to AMA Board of Trustees

Drayton C. Harvey will assume office at the conclusion of the AMA’s Annual Meeting in June 2021.

Press Releases
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After Hahnemann, AMA steps up efforts to protect residents

More closures like that of Philadelphia’s Hahnemann University Hospital could threaten residents and fellows.

Medical Resident Advocacy
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Dietary supplements market: Tighter rules, better counseling a must

About 75,000 new dietary supplements introduced since federal law enacted to govern these products. The AMA says major regulatory updates are needed.

Public Health
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AMA policy calls for increased regulation of dietary supplements

AMA strongly urges Congress to modify and modernize the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.

Press Releases
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AMA to push for better access to opioid-use disorder treatments

The AMA will advocate sustained funding for evidence-based care and support research to help bring more treatments into the primary care setting.

Overdose Epidemic
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AMA announces policies adopted on final day of Special Meeting

Policies adopted include improving access to substance use disorder treatment, protection for residents and fellows.

Press Releases
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Highlights from the November 2020 AMA Special Meeting

Catch up with the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ virtual meeting, which ran Nov. 13–17.

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“All-hands-on-deck approach” needed on social determinants of health

AMA adopts policy addressing social determinants of health as part of health insurance coverage.

Health Equity
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COVID-19 exacerbates drug shortages. AMA details next steps.

Analgesics, sedatives among drugs affected by the pandemic. Delegates urge improvements to the global pharmaceutical product supply chain.

Public Health