AMA in the News: November 2021

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. The American Medical Association tries to limit who can authorize vaccine exemptions.

   1. The New York Times, Nov. 22, 2021
   2. The AMA’s stance reflects increasing frustration among doctors with the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and the virus. (Publication subscription is required for full or unlimited access.)

2. American Medical Association warns halting Biden COVID vaccine mandate will cause severe and irreparable harm

   1. CNBC, Nov. 22, 2021
   2. The AMA, argued in support of Biden’s policy, told the court that transmission of COVID in the workplace has played a major role in spreading the virus.

3. AMA vows action on maternal mortality, debates funding sources

   1. Medscape, Nov. 17, 2017
   2. Policy coverage from AMA’s House of Delegates meeting from Nov. 16, 2021. (Free registration is required to view content.)

4. AMA ready to target disinformation docs

   1. MedPage Today, Nov. 16, 2021
   2. Policy coverage from AMA’s House of Delegates meeting from Nov. 16, 2021. (Free registration is required to view content.)

5. Ignore junk science and get COVID vaccine now, top SC doctor urges

   1. The Sun News, Nov. 8, 2021
   2. The AMA combated COVID-19 disinformation through an op-ed by Gerald E. Harmon, MD. (Publication subscription is required for full or unlimited access.)

6. Opinion: Paging Dr. Orwell. The American Medical Association takes on the politics of language.

   1. The Washington Post, Nov. 3, 2021
   2. Coverage on “Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts.” (Publication subscription is required for full or unlimited access.)