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Immigrant issues: Health and safety

The current undocumented immigration crisis is creating pressing medical issues at the southern border. Here’s how the AMA is advocating for the health and safety of undocumented immigrants.

Population Health
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Immigration issues: Public charge grounds and the presidential proclamation

The AMA opposes any rule, regulations or policy that would deter immigrants and/or their dependents from utilizing non-cash public benefits including but not limited to Medicaid, CHIP, WIC, and SNAP.

Population Health
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Advocating for the health and safety of all immigrants

The AMA believes every individual, regardless of immigration status, deserves timely, accessible, quality health care. Learn more about our efforts.

Population Health
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Advocating for the health and safety of all immigrants: AMA policies on immigration

The AMA is fighting to secure this right for immigrants in the U.S. Learn more about AMA advocacy efforts.

Population Health
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Dec. 3, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports strengthening DACA and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How physicians can support health of Arab immigrants, refugees

Racial stigma, language barriers and poor understanding of genetic predispositions lead to gaps in care. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Health
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AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at Special Meeting

New positions address rural health disparities, MENA demographic group, virginity testing.

Press Releases
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Over 29 million still uninsured. Here’s how to help cover them.

The American Rescue Plan Act took steps to cover more of the uninsured, but more needs to be done. New AMA policies provide a road map.

Access to Care
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AMA: More ACA improvements needed to cover remaining uninsured

New AMA policy aims to further maximize coverage rates and improve coverage affordability.

Press Releases