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Physicians’ referral volume should not be tied to hospital access

The AMA opposes the use of case and volume metrics to limit access to hospital services by private practice physicians who are on staff.

Private Practices
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AMA to help shape clear criteria for compassionate release of inmates

Delegates adopted policies aimed at allowing compassionate release for seriously ill inmates and preventing the spread of disease in correctional facilities.

Population Health
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Workplace bullying must have absolutely no place in medicine

There’s no excuse for it, says the AMA House of Delegates. New AMA guidelines define bullying and detail how to create an organizational culture where it cannot thrive.

Physician Health
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Physicians shouldn’t face repercussions for speaking out on PPE

Saying #GetMePPE shouldn’t be a firing offense. Doctors also should be allowed to bring their own high-quality PPE to the job, says new AMA policy.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA adopts new policy aimed at preventing bullying in medicine

New policy provides a formal definition of “workplace bullying” as well as guidelines for health care organizations.

Press Releases
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New AMA policies recognize race as a social, not biological, construct

Racial essentialism exacerbates health disparities and results in detrimental health outcomes for marginalized and minoritized communities

Press Releases
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New AMA policy recognizes racism as a public health threat

New policy adopted by AMA’s Special Meeting of its House of Delegates (HOD) recognizes racism as a public health threat.

Press Releases
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AMA: Racism is a threat to public health

The House of Delegates says racism, in all its forms, harms patients. The AMA will identify best practices to help mitigate its effects.

Health Equity
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AMA leaders on policy making during the coronavirus pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing policy making during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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