AMA in the News

AMA in the News: March 2022

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AMA in the News covers media coverage and mentions about the American Medical Association. Find articles recognizing our efforts in health care, advocacy, medical education and improvements in public health. Read coverage on the achievements of our leadership and the members of the AMA community.

  1. AMA voices serious concerns about Medicare physician payment freeze

    1. Medical Economics, March 18, 2022 
    2. Coverage of AMA stance on Medicare Physician payment freeze. 
  2. AMA launches initiative to boost equity in health innovation

    1. Becker’s Hospital Review,  March 7, 2022 
    2. AMA launched “In Full Health Learning and Action Community to Advance Equitable Health Innovation.” (Free registration is required to view content.)
  3. Biden’s ‘test to treat’ COVID plan draws praise, questions

    1. Washington Post,  March 4, 2022
    2. AMA criticizes ‘test to treat’ plan.
  4. Surgeon general launches effort to get to the bottom of COVID-19 misinformation 

    1. CNN, March 3, 2022
    2. The AMA applauded the Surgeon General’s efforts to investigate COVID-19 misinformation. 

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