AMA Routine Screening Community of Practice

Meet with experts and other clinicians at the AMA Routine Screening of Infectious Diseases Community of Practice. Office hours available through July.

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June 19, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Court: Workers can't be fired over gender identity, sexual orientation and more Judicial Advocacy news.

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AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination

New federal rule removes provisions protecting patients against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and termination of pregnancy.

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Court: Workers can’t be fired over gender identity, sexual orientation

In a decision that may lead to better LGBTQ health, the Supreme Court ruled people can’t be fired because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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AMA statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Title VII cases

The AMA supports everyone’s access to quality, evidence-based health care regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

Press Releases
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How gender affirming surgeries have been impacted by the pandemic

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 the impact on gender affirming surgeries.

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AMA opposes effort to allow discrimination against patients

Respect for the diversity of patients is a fundamental value of the medical profession and is reflected in long-standing AMA policy.

Press Releases
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How COVID-19 has amplified LGBTQ health care inequities

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 the disparities in health care within the LGBTQ population.

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March 12, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Maine's vaccination law and Virginia bans conversion therapy in the latest AMA state advocacy update.

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Why IRBs must scrutinize collection of LGBTQ information

Transgender and other LGBTQ individuals sometimes take disclosure risks to participate in health research. The AMA is working to help IRBs understand and address the issue.

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