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4 MIN READ

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
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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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6 MIN READ

AMA in the News: August 2023

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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2 MIN READ

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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16 MIN READ

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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22 MIN READ

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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6 MIN READ

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
AMA in the News
Meeting of the 2023 AMA House of Delegates
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36 MIN READ

Highlights from the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting

Track the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran June 9–13.

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AMA adopts new policies on firearm violence

The AMA adopted new policy aimed at combatting the public health crisis of firearm violence.

Press Releases