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Aug. 24, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Oregon vetoes psychologist prescribing bill and enacts Tobacco 21 legislation in the latest round of state and local health care advocacy.

Advocacy Update
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AMA backs evidence-based vaccine policy, opposes new commission

Delegates also take actions to address the rising incidence of myopia, lead poisoning and ocular burns from liquid laundry packets.

Prevention & Wellness
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Refugees, detained immigrants deserve access to quality care

Delegates seek better care for detained immigrants. The AMA also votes to keep information in patient records out of immigration officials’ hands.

Population Health
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AMA adopts new policies to improve health of immigrants and refugees

AMA voted to adopt new policies aimed at improving and protecting the health of immigrants and refugees who have come to the United States

Press Releases
Father helping his daughter with her homework.
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Early childhood disparities spur medicine’s call to action

There are ways for physicians to help their littlest patients develop to their fullest capacity. Strengthening efforts such as Head Start is a priority.

Population Health
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Feb. 23, 2017: National Advocacy Update

CMS contracts to small practices with QPP, maternal & infant health strategy and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Seeing someone vape makes younger smokers want to light up: study

Although they look less like cigarettes than their predecessors, vape pens still cause young adult smokers to crave combustibles when exposed to their use.

Behavioral Health
Students show wears for Teen Health Week.
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Lifelong health: Physician-led effort focuses on teens

Doctors are spearheading an effort to get teens excited about taking steps to improve and protect their health.

Population Health
Hand in surgical glove holds HPV vaccine.
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For HPV vaccine uptake, communication style makes a difference

HPV vaccination coverage is stubbornly low. A study indicates a change in how the vaccine is recommended to patients’ parents can improve its initiation.

Infectious Diseases