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AMA urges multifaceted approach to address social determinants of health

New policies build on the AMA’s pursuit of greater health equity by identifying and eliminating inequities through advocacy, community leadership and education.

Press Releases
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Include all credentialed physicians in hospital find-a-doctor searches

Some independently practicing physicians have been wrongly excluded. These search functions should operate in a fair, equal and unbiased fashion.

Access to Care
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New AMA policy fills gap for hospital website inclusion standards

Standards respond to concerns that hospital websites and search functions may selectively omit some physicians.

Press Releases
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AMA prescribes actions to ease negative effects of high-deductible health plans

Newly adopted policy outlines actions to promote innovative health plan designs and improve access to meaningful, affordable coverage.

Press Releases
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AMA experts discuss what to expect in the changing health care landscape in 2021

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing health care post-election and what to expect as we head into 2021.

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Access to Care
AMA Update
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Nov. 13, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

7 major downsides if the ACA is overturned by Supreme Court in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Mira Irons, MD, reviews trends in cases and developments with vaccines

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing numbers and trending topics, including news regarding vaccine development and antibody treatment.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Coverage for preexisting conditions must be made permanent

The Supreme Court hears ACA case to determine the fate of protections for people with preexisting conditions. These protections must stay.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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7 major downsides if the ACA is overturned by Supreme Court

Decision in California v. Texas could effectively repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Learn how that would affect health insurance coverage for millions.

Judicial Advocacy