President Biden
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5 Min Read

Biden’s coronavirus relief bill: What physicians should know

The AMA was neutral on the $1.9 trillion legislation, which contains many provisions that will affect U.S. health care for years to come. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases
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2 Min Read

AMA statement on Georgia shootings, increasing anti-Asian violence

AMA angered, appalled by last night’s shootings which left eight people dead in Georgia – attacks that appeared to target the Asian-American community.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

AMA calls on Congress to fend off scheduled Medicare cuts

AMA urged Congress today to prevent arbitrary across-the-board Medicare cuts.

Press Releases
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15 Min Read

Funds help families of health workers who died due to 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 the efforts that offer financial support to the families of health care workers who lost their lives to COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
View of the Capitol Dome in the background with cherry blossom trees in the foreground.
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4 Min Read

How Capitol Hill can meet nation’s steep health care challenges

Expanding insurance coverage and improving maternal health are among the goals the AMA has its eyes set on in Congress.

Federal Advocacy
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17 Min Read

Marcus Plescia, MD, on mass vaccination clinics and equity [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the benefits and challenges of mass distribution clinics.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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1 Min Read

Statement on new Medicare payments for COVID vaccine administration

The Biden administration acted promptly in updating the Medicare payment rate for COVID-19 vaccine administration.

Press Releases
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9 Min Read

Mira Iron, MD, urges caution to prevent COVID surge in spring

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with urging caution to keep following COVID safety mandates and get the vaccine.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Patient and health care worker smiling behind face masks
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3 Min Read

Do’s and don’ts for talking with patients about coronavirus vaccines

Hectoring won’t work. Polling sheds light on the words that can help move people to get vaccinated. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases