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Megan Ranney, MD, Hilary E. Fairbrother, MD, and Faizah Shareef

Public Health

3 women in medicine whose lane is preventing gun violence

As the fight for better research and strong background checks continues, three women in medicine are taking strong stances to protect their patients from harm.

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What real innovation in medicine looks like

AMA members earn recognition for breakthrough innovations that improve patient outcomes and the quality of care.

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Public Health

High court should hear case on site skirting gun background checks

The AMA and the Wisconsin Medical Society are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a case involving a website that facilitates illegal firearms sales.

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Public Health

America's heartbroken physicians demand action on gun violence

AMA members are repulsed by the horrific, deadly trauma of gun violence, which amounts to a public health crisis.

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AMA responds to tragic gun violence incidents

AMA calls on policymakers to address gun violence as public health crisis;adopt common-sense reforms

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Public Health

AMA to court: Illegal firearm sales are public health emergency

The AMA and Wisconsin Medical Society stake physicians’ role in the debate over how to address gun violence.

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When mass shootings get big media play, firearm purchases often rise

Study renews focus on role played by news organizations. The findings also show that some major mass shootings are followed by declining sales.

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Public Health

Physicians united to push firearm background checks bill 

Legislation reflecting AMA policy on background checks for firearm purchases is likely to pass the U.S. House, but may face a tough test in the Senate. 

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Online gun bazaar can’t dodge accountability

In a brief to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, AMA and WMS assert owners of online firearms marketplace, Armslist, can’t escape liability firearm violence harm.

Physician Advocacy

8 physician advocacy wins that set the stage for 2019

Despite D.C. turmoil, doctors score key victories at national, state levels on physician payment, gun violence, regulatory relief and more. Find out the AMA’s 2019 policy targets.

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