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AMA statement on framework for equitable COVID-19 vaccine allocation

The principles outlined in the framework released today are grounded in science and align with the fundamental values of medicine.

Press Releases
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Oct. 2, 2020: National Advocacy Update 

Congress passes bill to fund government through Dec. 11 in the latest National Advocacy Update

Advocacy Update
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AMA petitions U.S. Supreme Court to review Title X restrictions

The AMA strongly believes that our nation’s highest court must step in to remove government overreach and interference in the patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases
Revised list of essential public health services
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Equity centered in revised list of essential public health services

Revised 10 Essential Public Health Services list is built around equity and emphasizes need for cross-sector community partnerships for optimum health for all.

Health Equity
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Why it’s OK for doctors to ask their patients about voting

It is legally and ethically permissible to help patients register to vote and urge them to do so. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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Release of the revised Essential Public Health Services Framework

The 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) framework was developed in 1994 and has been updated in 2020 for today's communities. Learn more.

Prevention & Wellness
Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Maybank on Apple TV+
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How the AMA is reshaping its path toward racial equity

AMA report highlights a pivotal year for organization’s work to advance equity. The inequitable impact of COVID-19 shows the need step up efforts.

Health Equity
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What New York’s learned about health equity during the pandemic

See how reaching out to patients, working with community leaders and providing more than testing can help promote health equity during COVID-19.

Health Equity
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COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Chicago Racial Equity Rapid Response Team

Find out about the initiatives Chicago is taking to address the severity of COVID-19 among the city's Black and Latinx communities.

Health Equity