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AMA names new senior vice president of advocacy

AMA announced Todd Askew as Senior Vice President of Advocacy to oversee legislative, government affairs, political, health policy and advocacy activities.

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AMA condemns effort to remove patient nondiscrimination protections

AMA speaks out against the Trump administration’s proposal to remove anti-discrimination protections across a variety of programs and insurance plans.

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AMA responds to tragic gun violence incidents

AMA calls on policymakers to address gun violence as public health crisis;adopt common-sense reforms

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Relief from administrative burden key to proposed Medicare fee schedule

The AMA appreciates Administrator Seema Verma and CMS proposing policy changes that prioritize patients over paperwork and let doctors be doctors.

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AMA: surprise billing legislation will hold patients harmless

The AMA said today that insurers are muddying waters over the impact of surprise billing legislation approved recently by the EC Committee.

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AMA statement on closing arguments in CVS-Aetna case

The CVS-Aetna merger and divestiture are not in the public interest, and the court should refuse to approve the antitrust settlement proposed by the DOJ.

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AMA on energy and commerce markup of surprise billing legislation

The AMA remains committed to protecting patients from surprise bills and committed to working with committee members to secure fair out-of-network payments.

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AMA reacts to subcommittee passage of surprise billing legislation

The AMA remains committed to working with all the committees of jurisdiction to forge a balanced approach to protect patients and their access to health care.

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AMA calls on DHS to address conditions at border facilities

AMA calls on DHS and CBP to address conditions at the southern border, which are inappropriate for the care and treatment of children and pregnant women.

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AMA: Leading medical organizations fight for transgender Americans

The AMA and 15 national health care organizations filed a joint brief urging SCOTUS to rule to protect transgender individuals from employment discrimination.

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Court listened to AMA on defining alcoholism as a disease, not a crime

AMA advises U.S. Supreme Court on transgender individuals’ rights

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Newest members elected for the AMA Board of Trustees and councils

Dr. McAneny: Physician insight sorely needed for hard choices ahead

New AMA anti-harassment policies the right step for the profession

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AMA names new senior vice president of advocacy

AMA condemns effort to remove patient nondiscrimination protections

AMA responds to tragic gun violence incidents

Relief from administrative burden key to proposed Medicare fee schedule

AMA: surprise billing legislation will hold patients harmless

AMA statement on closing arguments in CVS-Aetna case

AMA on energy and commerce markup of surprise billing legislation

AMA reacts to subcommittee passage of surprise billing legislation

AMA calls on DHS to address conditions at border facilities

AMA: Leading medical organizations fight for transgender Americans

Membership Moves Medicine™

Measles outbreaks, quarantine and the AMA Code of Medical Ethics

A crisis in cardiovascular health: What to tell your patients

When private equity calls: 3 keys for physicians to know

Looking upstream for answers to burnout

Medical students: Find your place in fast-moving health systems

8 new options to help meet ACGME core competencies

Poster presentation 101: Make your work stand out at a conference

Going directly from college to medical school: What it takes

Court listened to AMA on defining alcoholism as a disease, not a crime

AMA advises U.S. Supreme Court on transgender individuals’ rights

AMA membership for ECFMG

Headspace for AMA members

HOD speakers' info, reference committee service and reports for member input

Business of the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) Projects

International Medical Graduates Section (IMGS) Committees

About the Women Physicians Section (WPS)

Members Move Medicine: Alleviating patients' pain, pre-op anxiety

Health reform: How to improve U.S. health care in 2020 and beyond

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Newest members elected for the AMA Board of Trustees and councils

Dr. McAneny: Physician insight sorely needed for hard choices ahead

New AMA anti-harassment policies the right step for the profession

Press Center Contact Information

AMA names new senior vice president of advocacy

AMA condemns effort to remove patient nondiscrimination protections

AMA responds to tragic gun violence incidents

Relief from administrative burden key to proposed Medicare fee schedule

AMA: surprise billing legislation will hold patients harmless

AMA statement on closing arguments in CVS-Aetna case

AMA on energy and commerce markup of surprise billing legislation

AMA reacts to subcommittee passage of surprise billing legislation

AMA calls on DHS to address conditions at border facilities

AMA: Leading medical organizations fight for transgender Americans

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