Physician or health care professional reviewing patient lab results on a computer desktop
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4 Min Read

AMA sets out to strengthen U.S. public health systems

Underfunded and misunderstood, the country’s public health infrastructure needs help to better handle the next pandemic. Learn more about the AMA’s plans.

Prevention & Wellness
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17 Min Read

Bechara Choucair, MD, discusses the nation's vaccination strategy [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 nation’s vaccination strategy.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Over 29 million still uninsured. Here’s how to help cover them.

The American Rescue Plan Act took steps to cover more of the uninsured, but more needs to be done. New AMA policies provide a road map.

Access to Care
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3 Min Read

AMA adopts policy to combat disinformation by health care professionals

New policy aims to address the spread of rampant disinformation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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17 Min Read

Bechara Choucair, MD, discusses the nation's vaccination strategy

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the nation’s vaccination strategy.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Very tight shot of gloved health professional applying an adhesive bandage after giving a child a vaccination on the right arm
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5 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccine for kids: How we know it’s safe

Learn what clinical trials in 5–11-year-olds demonstrated about the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine’s safety and effectiveness.

Infectious Diseases
Group of metal workers in coveralls, protective eyewear, ear protectors, and face masks
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4 Min Read

Why court must preserve OSHA’s vaccine mandate

The AMA urged appellate court to preserve Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination-and-testing standard for companies with 100 or more employees.

Judicial Advocacy
AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, speech at the November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD
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AMA president: Physicians are leading “an army against the virus”

Gerald Harmon, MD, said the AMA helps give doctors the tools they need to fight COVID-19 and tackle other longstanding challenges.

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13 Min Read

AMA president highlights ongoing COVID challenges, obstacles to care

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, addressed the AMA House of Delegates and outlined ongoing challenges physicians are facing in the fight against COVID-19.

Press Releases