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AMA adopts new policy to increase diversity in physician workforce

Report outlines practices and interventions that can increase racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic diversity among the physician work force.

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AMA announced policies adopted on medical trainees, residents, fellows

Policies include employee benefits for medical trainees, protection of residents and fellows during COVID-19.

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AMA statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on California v. Texas

Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is a victory for patients and for the gains in health care coverage achieved through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2021-2022

AMA introduces 21 members of its Board of Trustees for 2021-22.

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AMA announced policies adopted on final day of Special Meeting

Welfare work requirements, immigration, vaccine privacy & more covered.

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AMA adopts policy to address increases in youth suicide and save lives

New policy calls out escalating crisis in children and adolescent mental health in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

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AMA adopts new policy to better diagnose and treat long-haul COVID-19

New policy calls for the AMA to advocate for legislation to provide funding for research, prevention, control, and treatment of post viral syndromes.

Press Releases Jun 16, 2021

AMA endorses guidelines for vaccine mandates and credentials

We can reach herd immunity with a robust public campaign, respecting patients’ autonomy and minimizing disproportional burdens on marginalized communities.

Press Releases Jun 16, 2021

Consider mental, emotional stressors in releasing teen health info

Currently, physicians must release health information even when they believe that doing so would emotionally, psychologically harm a teen patient.

Press Releases Jun 15, 2021

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, inaugurated as 176th president of the AMA

Gerald E. Harmon, M.D., a family medicine physician from Pawleys Island, S.C., was sworn in today as the 176th president of the AMA.

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