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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
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Raft of bills intrude on medical practice, harm transgender people

18 states consider bills criminalizing the provision of medically necessary gender-affirming care. Learn why the AMA opposes these disturbing measures.

Population Health
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Our Black maternal health crisis is an American tragedy

Black women are at least three times more likely than white women to die as a result of pregnancy. We must tackle this national calamity together.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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New surprise-billing law on the way: What doctors must know

Learn what’s required of physicians and other providers and how disputes with health plans will be settled under the new No Surprises Act.

Access to Care
Health care workers reviewing documents
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Here’s how physicians can access federal financial relief programs

Federal financial relief programs for physicians continue to evolve. Stay updated with the AMA on how to get help.

Sustainability
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April 9, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Connected MOM Act will help reduce maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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April 9, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Kentucky and Virginia enact opioid litigation abatement laws and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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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