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May 7, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

2019 health expenditures increased by 4.6% according to new PRP and more in the latest other news in Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/why-medical-societies-are-unique-position-address-burnout
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Bill targets anti-Asian hate crimes tied to COVID-19

Learn why the AMA supports bill that won 94–1 Senate vote and would empower stronger federal efforts to fight rising tide of anti-Asian violence.

Population Health
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N.Y. court: Vaccine requirements don’t abridge religious freedom

A 2019 law is upheld by a New York appellate court. Learn how the AMA’s amicus brief helped the court reach its conclusion in favor of public health.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA to states: Stop interfering in health care of transgender children

AMA to governors: forgoing gender-affirming care can have tragic health consequences, both mental and physical.

Press Releases
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April 23, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on strong privacy guardrails needed for vaccine credentials

Strong privacy guardrails are needed for vaccine credentials in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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April 23, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Biden administration encourages states to supply more vaccines to primary care physician offices and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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April 23, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Montana bill prohibiting gender transition care for minors defeated and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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April 23, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

New information blocking CME available and more in the latest other news in Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Vaccine credentials: How to make sure they’re done right

Show your app, get into the concert. That kind of idea has appeal, but the AMA says making it work means overcoming big concerns on privacy, inequity.

Infectious Diseases