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5 MIN READ

Action to address gun violence is long overdue

The Parkland, Fla., school shooting is the latest tragic reminder of the steps needed to reduce firearms' deadly toll. That includes clearing the way for federally funded research of the problem.

Public Health
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AMA agrees w/ HHS secretary: CDC should conduct gun violence research

AMA released the following statement after HHS Sec. Alex Azar said he believes the CDC has the ability to conduct gun violence research.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

What is the physician’s proper role in reducing violence?

If violence spreads like an infectious disease, as experts argue, then doctors should take an aggressive approach in the exam room and as policy advocates.

Ethics
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5 MIN READ

Systems approach can improve intimate-partner violence screening

Intimate-partner violence screening is backed by evidence, yet tools to help physicians take action have fallen short.

Public Health
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5 MIN READ

Surgeon general’s nomination hearing begets forum on public health

Jerome Adams, MD, confirmed as surgeon general. The opioid epidemic, harm reduction and health policy bipartisanship are highlighted at his hearing.

Access to Care
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3 MIN READ

July 27, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Administration's travel ban, CDC gun-violence prevention research and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA responds to Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center shooting

Statement from AMA President David Barbe on the shooting at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

Press Releases
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6 MIN READ

Physicians essential to gun-suicide prevention

A public health approach helped dramatically reduce motor-vehicle fatalities. Research supports a similar approach to suicide.

Public Health
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5 MIN READ

March 23, 2017: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges block of Anthem-Cigna merger, hosts summit on preventing gun violence and more in the latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update