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Physicians to high court: Keep firearms out of abusers’ hands

Abusive partners with firearms access are five times likelier to kill their victims than unarmed abusers. Learn how sensible restrictions save lives.

Public Health

Gun violence is a public health issue

Megan Ranney MD, MPH, practicing emergency physician, researcher and advocate on why we need to treat gun violence as public health issue with physicians playing an important role.

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Prioritizing Equity video series

The Prioritizing Equity video series examines how health care equity determines care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Equity
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Give gun buyers lifesaving information on secure storage

1 in 3 pediatric firearms-related deaths are suicides. Physicians are standing up for a law requiring gun shops to share safety tips with buyers.

Public Health
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AMA in the News: August 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2023.

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AMA urges High Court to keep firearms away from domestic abusers

Upholding law barring domestic violence abusers from possessing firearms is critical to save lives.

Press Releases
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Protecting patients from inappropriate scope of practice expansions, Part II

In the second part of a two-part episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the unique challenges states encounter when facing multiple scope bills. 

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Moving Medicine Podcast
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Protecting patients from inappropriate scope of practice expansions, Part I

In the first part of a two-part episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the unique challenges states encounter when facing multiple scope bills.

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Scope of Practice
Moving Medicine Podcast
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AMA in the News: June 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for June 2023.

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AMA in the News
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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

Patient Support & Advocacy