Cigarettes
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3 MIN READ

It's time for the FDA to crack down on menthol flavoring

AMA joins lawsuit to compel FDA to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes. Agency’s failure to act has deadly consequences, especially for Black Americans.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

American Medical Association (AMA) joins lawsuit against FDA

Menthol cigarettes have killed thousands of Americans, particularly African Americans, in the time the FDA has delayed action.

Press Releases
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Aug. 28, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Select 2020 research relating to the nation’s drug overdose epidemic in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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7 MIN READ

AMA in the News: August 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2020.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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6 MIN READ

Aug. 21, 2020: State Advocacy Update

State reports of increased opioid-related mortality continue to increase and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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2 MIN READ

What your patients must know about Rx shopping online

Millions of newly uninsured Americans may look online to save money on prescription drugs. Here are some important safety tips your patients should know.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 10, 2020

In the news: Young adults with COVID-19 may take weeks to recover, review finds U.S. vaccines are safe and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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10 MIN READ

Aug. 14, 2020: National Advocacy Update

2019 MIPS Performance Final Score and targeted review process and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 MIN READ

How to tackle health inequities with science, data during pandemic

Longstanding inequities have been magnified during COVID-19. There are ways to set things right for path ahead.

Health Equity