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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 29, 2021

The news: Concerns over Omicron variant, STIs and premature birth, HIV infection rates, mumps cases in children and adolescents, autism diagnosis rates

Publications & Newsletters
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Sweeping plan outlined to address maternal health care inequities

Time to extend Medicaid, CHIP coverage to 12 months after the end of pregnancy as part of broader effort to promote maternal health care equity.

Population Health
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AMA sets priorities for equitable maternal health care

New policy promotes racial and ethnic equalities and expanded access to affordable health insurance for new mothers.

Press Releases
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

New positions address heat exposure protections, diverse skin tones represented in dermatology and feminine hygiene products.

Press Releases
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AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at Special Meeting

New positions address rural health disparities, MENA demographic group, virginity testing.

Press Releases
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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy

Despite being at higher risk for bad health outcomes, only one-third of pregnant people have been fully vaccinated. Three ob-gyns lay out the facts.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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No, the COVID-19 vaccines don’t affect fertility

Concerns about fertility, pregnancy are among the six myths and misconceptions that hold patients back from vaccination. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 25, 2021

In the news: FDA panel backs COVID vaccine for kids 5-11, NIH to invest in at-home COVID tests, FDA adds warning to breast implants, new guidelines on chest pain.

Publications & Newsletters
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Oct. 22, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports passage of the TRIUMPH Act to combat maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update