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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
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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
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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
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How AMA is standing up for transgender patients during COVID-19

The pandemic has exacerbated long-standing challenges facing transgender patients, but fervent physician advocacy is producing results. Learn more.

Population Health
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U.S. health spending grew at 4.6% pace before pandemic hit

AMA research analyzes 2019 health spending and offers a preliminary glimpse at COVID-19’s impact on American health spending in 2020.

Public Health Advocacy
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Why physicians are vital part of the nation’s infrastructure

As it considers a massive infrastructure spending package, Congress should bolster funding for badly needed graduate medical education training slots.

GME Funding