Routine Screening Community of Practice: Workflows

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Routine Screening Toolkit Community of Practice Workflows
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Sept. 7, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn how the AMA advocates in cases for full VA coverage of transgender vets' gender dysphoria and more.

Advocacy Update
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Suit seeks full VA coverage of transgender vets’ gender dysphoria

VA’s refusal to cover transgender vets’ sex-reassignment surgery to treat gender dysphoria “has no basis in medicine,” AMA amicus brief argues.

Population Health
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AMA statement on transgender Americans in the military

The AMA believes there is no medically valid reason to exclude transgender individuals from military service.

Press Releases
Abbas Hyderi, MD, MPH (left) and David Ernesto Munar.
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Black, gay, female: Multiple identities affect health outcomes

The intersection of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity and class can determine patients’ health and well-being, experts say.

Population Health
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AMA takes several actions supporting transgender patients

LGBT-friendly, nondiscriminatory policies land backing from the AMA House of Delegates.

Population Health
LGBTQ couple with their dog.
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New fellowship program aims to reduce LGBT health disparities

The post-residency training opportunity would give physicians valuable expertise to improve care for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients.

Population Health
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LGBTQ family building: What physicians need to know

A webinar provides guidance from physician experts on helping LGBTQ patients achieve their goals for having children.

Population Health
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Clinical guide helps integrate LGBT care into practice, education

Most physicians receive little or no training on how to care for LGBT patients. A new textbook provides expert clinical guidance and teaching resources.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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Caring for transgender patients: Experts offer guidance

Physicians can help transgender patients overcome biases, discrimination and misunderstanding in the health care system.

Population Health