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Press Releases Jul 29, 2021

AMA: VA misfires on standards for oversight of health care professionals

These back-of-the-envelope standards will have the unintended consequence of reducing the quality of health care for veterans.

AMA Statements Jul 27, 2021

AMA statement on CDC’s updated mask guidance to combat COVID-19 spread

With cases of COVID-19 increasing in the U.S. and a significant number of people who remain unvaccinated, the CDC’s updated mask guidance is needed.

Press Releases Jul 26, 2021

AMA in support of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for health care workers

In joint statement, health organizations say it is critical that all health care workers get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Press Releases Jul 21, 2021

AMA: Wake up to financial peril facing Medicare payment system

AMA raised concern today that Congress seems “indifferent” to the fiscal uncertainty facing the Medicare physician payment system.

Press Releases Jul 20, 2021

AHA, AMA, ANA release PSA urging public to get vaccinated to defeat COVID

PSA encourages public to ask questions, follow the science and get vaccinated.

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AMA announces update to guidance for permanent impairment ratings

New stakeholder-driven editorial process produces first content enhancements to AMA Guides Sixth Edition.

Press Releases Jul 8, 2021

Rhode Island is first state to support pilot harm reduction center

AMA strongly supports efforts to reduce drug-related overdose and death.

Press Releases Jul 7, 2021

AMA, Satcher announce inaugural group of health equity fellows

Twelve physicians selected for first-of-its-kind health equity advocacy fellowship.

Press Releases Jun 29, 2021

AMA announces search committee for new JAMA editor in chief

The search committee includes 18 leaders from across medicine and academia, and is part of phase one of a four-phase search process.

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