U.S. Capitol building
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Bill addresses 3 major health issues, but not Medicare pay reform

Inflation Reduction Act targets health insurance affordability, climate change and prescription drug costs—leaving Medicare pay reform for another day.

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Access to Care
Fighting for Physicians
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 25, 2022

In the news: chronic health issues in young adults, deadly bacteria in soil and water samples, handling extreme heat risks, long COVID symptoms and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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What a sustainable diet means—for your patients and the planet

Physicians may not appreciate the influence they have on behaviors that will shape Earth’s future. Learn more with the AMA about sustainable diets.

Prevention & Wellness
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Supreme Court curbs EPA’s ability to cut greenhouse-gas emissions

Doctors again disappointed as high court rules in a way that harms public health. Climate change is already affecting patients’ health.

Environmental Health
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Limiting EPA ability to regulate greenhouse gases harms public health

AMA reaction to U.S. Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v EPA.

Press Releases
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AMA adopts new policy declaring climate change a public health crisis

The AMA adopted policy during the House of Delegates Annual Meeting declaring climate change a public health crisis that threatens the health and well-being of all people.

Press Releases
A group of recycle bins for a greener practice.
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Fight climate change and save money—go green at your practice

Climate change is already affecting patients’ health. Physician practices can help protect the environment and save money with these simple changes.

Environmental Health
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Let EPA curb greenhouse gases to protect public health

Climate change affects our lungs, hearts, brains and immune systems. Supreme Court should recognize EPA’s authority to act, physicians argue.

Judicial Advocacy
Earth
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How physicians can see health care through climate lens

This emergency doctor sees patients affected by climate change on a regular basis—and so do many other physicians. Learn more with the AMA.

Environmental Health