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Press ReleasesOct 19, 2021

ACOG, AMA joint statement on filing to the Supreme Court on SB8

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge the Supreme Court to lift the appeals court's decision in Texas SB8.

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Patient Support & AdvocacyOct 14, 2021

Uphold injunction on Texas law putting bounties on doctors’ heads

Learn how Texas SB 8 infringes on the patient-physician relationship and harms patient care.

Public HealthOct 13, 2021

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on EUA requests for boosters & children ages 5-11

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing EUA requests for boosters and children ages 5-11.

LeadershipOct 13, 2021

Unconstitutional attack on reproductive health must not stand

Mississippi’s attempt to limit reproductive health care infringes on the patient-physician relationship and impermissibly violates medical ethics

Press ReleasesOct 12, 2021

ACOG, AMA lead amicus brief in U.S. v. Texas

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge appeals court to affirm ruling invalidating Texas SB8

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Patient Support & AdvocacyOct 12, 2021

Rescinding Title X restrictions is a win for patients, physicians

The Biden administration move will restore access to family-planning services for millions of patients who have low incomes or no insurance coverage.

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Patient Support & AdvocacyOct 12, 2021

Often overlooked, surgery can be a key element in palliative care

Learn with the AMA Journal of Ethics about how palliative surgery can improve quality of life without aiming to cure disease.

Press ReleasesOct 5, 2021

AMA applauds Biden administration’s final Title X rule

New regulations will reverse drastic changes to Title X family planning program.

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Q&A: Calling out systemic racism’s impact in medicine

At Morehouse, accurately measuring BP is a vital skill

CPT® code change applications

Private practices still play big part in primary care

Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD, on the indispensable contributions of IMGs

Q&A: How IMGs overcome big barriers to practice medicine in U.S.

Jesse Rafel, MD, discusses changes to the USMLE® Step 1 exam

Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: 6 stumpers on middle-aged patients

Oct. 22, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Oct. 22, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Email newsletter publications

Headspace for AMA members

November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates overview

November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD: October 22 Speakers' updates

Health insurance: Council on Medical Service reports

Health care costs & value: Council on Medical Service reports

IMGS November 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

IPPS November 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 18, 2021

AMA Research Challenge social media kit