Operation of blood donation on table
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The FDA must lift its discriminatory blood-donor policy

Amid crisis in nation’s blood supply, it’s time to pursue a rational approach and stop policy that prevents many gay and bisexual men from giving blood.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Jan. 7, 2022: National Advocacy Update

New physician toolkit PDF on No Surprises Act implementation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 5, 2021: National Advocacy Update

New national opioid treatment program resource to support evidence-based care and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Experts explore health equity within the COVID-19 pandemic

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 top developments in health equity and more.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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AMA statement on new FDA guidelines for MSM blood donation

The FDA took a step in the right direction today, reducing the blood donation deferral period for men who have sex with men (MSM) from 12 months to three.

Press Releases
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of the nation

AMA adopted new policies during the voting session of the AMA's Interim Meeting aimed at improving the health of the nation.

Press Releases
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AMA adopts new policy to increase organ donation nationwide

AMA adopted policy aimed at increasing organ donation rates—particularly among minority populations with historically low donation rates.

Press Releases
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AMA commends FDA on new blood donation policy

The AMA commends the FDA for ending the lifetime ban that prohibits men who have had sex with men from ever donating blood.

Press Releases
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AMA commends FDA for efforts to reverse lifetime blood donation ban

The AMA commends the FDA for taking a step to end the lifetime ban that prohibits men who have had sex with men from ever donating blood.

Press Releases