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6 medical students’ health equity commitment lead to scholarships

Learn why the AMA Foundation is celebrating these medical students’ work to improve the health of people from historically marginalized communities.

Awards
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4 ways the AMA has battled in court to preserve access to care

Whether it’s upholding the Affordable Care Act or regulating PBMs, the AMA has spoken up in court to advance patients’ access to care. Learn more.

Judicial Advocacy
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Try these 7 equity-focused language options to engage patients

Learn how the words doctors use—and the narratives behind them—can have life-altering consequences for the patients and communities they serve.

Health Equity
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AMA announced policies adopted on final day of Special Meeting

Welfare work requirements, immigration, vaccine privacy & more covered.

Press Releases
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May 21, 2021: National Advocacy Update

COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act enacted and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Biden stops defense of rule that put immigrants’ health at risk

AMA and others challenged 2019 “public charge” rule that penalized immigrants living legally in U.S. for getting health and nutrition benefits.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA statement on JAMA podcast and tweet

Recent podcast and tweet published by JAMA inconsistent with the policies and views of AMA.

Press Releases
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Feb. 5, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations

Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 29, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA applauds the end of zero-tolerance immigration policy and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update