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April 9, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

New data show the highest prevalence of medical liability premium increases in 15 years and more in the latest other news in Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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Questions still surround cannabis use and public health

More scientific research is needed to fully document the public health, medical and economic consequences tied to cannabis use.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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New information-blocking rules: What doctors should know

The federal regulation that took effect this month applies to physicians too. Learn with the AMA about how to comply with information-blocking rules.

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Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. at the AMA National Advocacy Conference.
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Why doctors back bipartisan effort to close gun-check loophole

The AMA supports bipartisan bill to expand background checks on gun sales. Learn more about the public health crisis of firearms violence.

Injury & Violence
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Federal student-loan repay still on hold—what it means for residents

Biden coronavirus relief bill continues interest-free payment pause through September. Find answers to three key questions on student-loan repayment.

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Residency Finance
Thriving in Residency
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Why audio-only telehealth visits must continue

Phone visits have been a lifeline for vulnerable patients amid COVID-19 and payment for them should be maintained after the pandemic’s over.

Digital
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The power of medical student advocacy

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 medical student advocacy during the pandemic.

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Federal Advocacy
AMA Update
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AMA in the News: March 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for March 2021.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Todd Askew on financial impact of COVID on physician practices [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the financial impact of the pandemic on physician practices.

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Private Practices
AMA Update Podcast