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AMA endorses guidelines for vaccine mandates and credentials

We can reach herd immunity with a robust public campaign, respecting patients’ autonomy and minimizing disproportional burdens on marginalized communities.

Press Releases
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AMA to urge expanded definition of harm to include emotional, mental distress

Currently, physicians must release health information even when they believe that doing so would emotionally, psychologically harm a teen patient.

Press Releases
Health care worker or nurse wearing mask, and checking medical supplies
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Make sure PPE is designed to fit everyone

Gloves, masks and more are designed to fit men of European ancestry, sometimes leaving other doctors with badly fitting PPE. AMA seeks to change that.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA reinforces opposition to restrictions on transgender medical care

Move comes as states consider denying children recommended medical care.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 7, 2021

In the news: Administration urged to preserve telehealth expansion, FDA approves new Alzheimer’s treatment, COVID vaccines for kids, OSHA announces COVID safety rule.

Publications & Newsletters
Scale balancing a face mask and coronavirus
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MIPS relief, reform and research in play to make program relevant

CMS should cut the burdens of its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) while boosting transparency and clinical relevance.

Payment & Delivery Models
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June 4, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Utilizing data mapping to tackle maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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June 4, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Anti-transgender bills defeated in Alabama and Texas and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Naloxone spray
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Biden administration boosts access to overdose prevention, treatment

The drug-overdose epidemic continues during the COVID-19 pandemic, but steps are being taken that will save lives and enhance access to treatment.

Behavioral Health