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Aug. 23, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on High court should hear case on site skirting gun background checks

The daughter of a woman who was killed by a man barred from gun possession has sued the website that facilitated the killer's purchase of the weapon used in the crime. Find out how AMA is advocating against site skirting gun background checks.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Judicial Advocacy
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Aug. 8, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Action on gun violence, surprise billing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Injury & Violence
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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

Press Releases
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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.

Judicial Advocacy
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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.

Injury & Violence
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Feb. 22, 2019: National Advocacy Update

HHS proposed rule on drug rebates, the House and gun violence and more in the latest from AMA national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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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. 

Federal Advocacy