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Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden
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6 Min Read

Bipartisanship sought to forge lasting health policy solutions

Capitol Hill lawmakers tout the importance of patient advocacy and bipartisanship on big issues such as health coverage for millions of Americans.

Access to Care
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3 Min Read

Two health tools your patients can use

Two web-based tools aid physicians in educating their patients, promoting shared decision-making and preventing diabetes.

Digital
AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, MD
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3 Min Read

As physicians, we must speak up for our patients

Speaking to physicians in Washington, D.C., AMA President Andrew W. Gurman expressed the role of physicians in the thick of the national health reform debate.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Physician speaks to patient in bed.
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5 Min Read

Health reform: Protecting insurance gains is priority No. 1

More than 20 million Americans have gained coverage since 2010. Health reform proposals should not result in these patients losing coverage.

Access to Care
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2 Min Read

Florida ‘gun gag’ law provisions struck down by appeals court

A federal appeals court rules that a state law restricting physicians’ ability to consult with patients about firearm safety infringes on free speech rights.

Judicial Advocacy
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Feb. 23, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about the AMA's stance on the Florida 'gun gag law' and patient-safety info subject to litigation discovery.

Advocacy Update
Man digging through file cabinets for documents.
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3 Min Read

Court rules patient-safety info subject to litigation discovery

Court decides that medical incident reports used for patient-safety improvements are not protected from disclosure in medical liability cases.

Judicial Advocacy
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5 Min Read

3 ways to mitigate implicit bias in the exam room

Being aware of bias toward certain patient factors can help physicians make the exam room a more comfortable, care-oriented space.

Health Equity
Judge behind bench banging his gavel.
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3 Min Read

Fighting together, physicians foil insurance Goliaths

Federal judges block both insurer megamergers capping 18 months of physician efforts that paid off.

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