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April 15, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Minnesota Legislature considers bills to help patients with pain and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Hold website accountable for selling guns with no background checks

A man shot his wife with a gun he bought on Armslist without a background check. Doctors ask federal court to reinstate a lawsuit against the website.

Injury & Violence
Elderly patient and physician
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How an aging nation, COVID-19 stretch the doctor workforce thin

Action is needed soon to avert a doctor shortage fueled by an aging physician workforce and a U.S. population that is both growing and graying.

Sustainability
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April 1, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on honoring Dr. Lorna Breen

How we can honor the legacy and memory of Dr. Lorna Breen and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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April 1, 2022: National Advocacy Update

With BA.2 in view, no time to skimp on COVID-19 funding and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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April 1, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Advocacy tools on physician-led care and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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April 1, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Upcoming webinars on the overdose epidemic and out-of-network payment process and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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How we can honor the legacy and memory of Dr. Lorna Breen

Our AMA offers multiple resources addressing severe pandemic-related burnout, in addition to measures taken under the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act.

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Physician Health
Leadership Viewpoints
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With BA.2 in view, no time to skimp on COVID-19 funding

Congress excluded nearly $16 billion from omnibus bill that would help pay for COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and testing. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases