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AMA Statements Apr 13, 2021

AMA statement on recent incidents of police brutality

Killing of Daunte Wright shows that police violence is a manifestation of structural racism.

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AMA statement on Congress postponing Medicare cuts during pandemic

The Senate and House, Democrats and Republicans, have overwhelmingly acknowledged that cutting Medicare payments during a pandemic is ill-conceived policy.

AMA Statements Apr 13, 2021

AMA applauds lifting restrictions on reproductive care medication

The AMA applauds the Biden administration for lifting unnecessary restrictions that required in-person dispensing of mifepristone amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Chicago-area non-profits to receive 180K masks for COVID-19 prevention

Donated PPE will be directed to Black, Latinx and LGBTQ communities that have been disproportionately impacted.

AMA Statements Apr 8, 2021

AMA applauds CDC for recognizing racism as a public health threat

AMA will continue pushing for anti-racist policies and practices for all people.

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AMA applauds Biden executive actions to curb gun violence

The AMA applauds today’s action by the Biden Administration to require background checks for ghost guns.

Press Releases Apr 7, 2021

Most physicians had little relief from prior authorization as COVID cases soared

Health insurer requirements for advanced approvals associated with treatment delays, care disruption, and patient harm.

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AMA applauds Biden Administration’s first-year drug policy priorities

The agenda outlined today by the Biden Administration tackles overdoses and substance use disorder head-on in ways that will reduce stigma and remove barriers to treatment.

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