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Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans must end, doctors say

AMA joins National Association of Manufacturers and many others to back the Equality Act’s passage in the House of Representatives. Find out why.

Federal Advocacy
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How inequities are surfacing in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Vaccines offer hope amid this pandemic’s deeply inequitable impact. Find out why more data is needed on race, ethnicity and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Health Equity
Supreme Court
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High court accepts AMA petition to review Title X gag rule decision

The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will rule on the legality of a federal regulation that the AMA says amounts to government intrusion in the exam room.

Judicial Advocacy
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 22, 2021

In the news: U.S. death toll reaches 500,000 from COVID-19, SCOTUS to hear case on “gag rule,” administration to distribute face masks, COVID cases in nursing homes.

Publications & Newsletters
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New fellowship will equip doctors to advance U.S. health equity

14-month-long fellowship gives physicians a chance to dive deep and get the skills they need to combat root causes of health inequity across the nation.

AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes
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Feb. 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges Biden Administration to include physician offices in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plans and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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What doctors wish patients knew about coping with pandemic anger

People who have sacrificed so much to stay safe may feel “pangry” seeing others unmasked at large gatherings. Here’s how they can manage that feeling.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Physicians provide key voice in building vaccine confidence

Many people have questions about COVID-19 vaccines. That’s a good thing, because physicians have answers. Learn more with the AMA.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Aletha Maybank, MD, on collecting race & ethnicity data to guide equity [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the importance of collecting race and ethnicity data to guide health care decisions.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast