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AMA adopts policy to bolster firearm background checks

AMA calls on states to strengthen their reporting of mental health records to NICS to help prevent firearm injuries and deaths.

Press Releases
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Sept. 6, 2018: National Advocacy Update

EHR quality metrics, federal background checks for firearms and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Increasing awareness of suicide risks to save lives

The AMA’s new policy calls for physician training on suicide risk assessment, prevention and lethal means safety counseling.

Press Releases
2018 Annual Meeting
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Top 10 stories from the 2018 AMA Annual Meeting

The AMA House of Delegates weighs in on gun violence, health care AI, the cost of health insurance, barriers to opioid-use disorder treatment, and more.

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AMA delegates discuss gun violence at a recent meeting.
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AMA backs common-sense measures to prevent gun injuries, deaths

Delegates back gun-violence restraining orders, tougher background checks and better data collection, among other actions.

Injury & Violence
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AMA recommends new, common-sense policies to prevent gun violence

The AMA passed resolutions that bolster its policy on gun violence prevention, from banning bump stocks to opposing concealed carry reciprocity legislation.

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AMA president calls for common sense, solutions to reduce gun violence

AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., issued an urgent call to action for physician leadership to reduce gun violence.

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March 8, 2018: National Advocacy Update

The proposed CVS-Aetna merger, firearm violence prevention and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 22, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Action to address gun violence is long overdue

Learn more about how AMA is addressing gun violence in light of the latest tragedy in Parkland, Florida.

Advocacy Update