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Population Care Jun 16, 2020

AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination

New federal rule removes provisions protecting patients against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and termination of pregnancy.

Health Equity May 19, 2020

Prioritizing Equity video series: COVID-19 & Latinx Voices in the Field

In the latest installment of the AMA's health equity YouTube series, Aletha Maybank, MD, chief health equity officer and guests discuss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Latinx community.

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Patient Support & Advocacy May 18, 2020

COVID-19 job loss could leave 27 million uninsured—what to do now

Learn how Congress can stem a new health insurance crisis that will exacerbate the medical and financial toll of COVID-19.

Public Health

COVID-19: National Physician Town hall questions on the financial impact of COVID-19

In April, a panel of AMA leaders took to YouTube for a live town hall to shed light on the most pressing issues facing physicians during th

Patient Support & Advocacy May 14, 2020

Doctors to high court: Now is worst time to undo ACA coverage gains

The COVID-19 pandemic will leave 27 million people without employer-sponsored health insurance. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a lifeline for health coverage.

Press Releases May 13, 2020

AMA, physician groups defend ACA gains in new Supreme Court filing

For more than a decade, the AMA has advocated for expanded coverage and key health insurance reforms to help patients.

Patient Support & Advocacy May 11, 2020

COVID-19 coverage for uninsured is underway, but more is needed

A process is in place to cover uninsured patients’ COVID-19 care. But, as unemployment climbs, patients need help to keep their current coverage.

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Leadership Apr 30, 2020

We must extend health coverage to all in COVID-19 crisis

Tens of millions of people are losing their jobs—and can lose their health insurance coverage as a result. Here’s how to help these patients get covered during the pandemic.

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How to boost vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 exposed systemic weak points. How to get it right next time.

Why telehealth progress could be erased if Congress fails to act

How to maintain momentum on telehealth after COVID-19 crisis ends

Why IMG physicians are vital to U.S. health security

Health systems science proving vital during pandemic response

With volunteering limited, med schools adjust admissions expectations

Where to practice after residency: Your specialty can tell the tale

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Medical residents: Don’t miss these 5 great AMA member benefits

Proceedings of the 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

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

Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) Projects

2020 APS Annual Meeting highlights

MSS virtual 2020 Annual Meeting

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 29, 2020

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 22, 2020