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Dr. Susan Bailey at U.S. Senate hearing
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Dr. Bailey to Senate: Doctors are nation’s best vaccine ambassadors

Easy access and tailored messages from trusted sources are key to overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, Dr. Bailey says at U.S. Senate hearing.

Infectious Diseases
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At Senate hearing, AMA’s Dr. Bailey discusses steps to ending pandemic

Testimony also will focus on role of social media in fostering, spreading medical misinformation

Press Releases
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June 18, 2021: National Advocacy Update

HHS provides greater flexibility for provider relief funds and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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June 18, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, FACP, FAMWA, wins AMPAC award for political participation and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
ideo screenshot of Monday June 14 Special Meeting of the HOD with HOD Speaker Bruce Scott and Vice Speaker Lisa Bohman Egbert.
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Highlights from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

Catch up with the news and other key moments from the AMA House of Delegates' virtual meeting, which ran June 11¬16.
People in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building
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With ACA upheld, let’s focus on further enhancements

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, it’s time to tweak it to enhance its effectiveness and reach.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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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