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AMA in the News Jul 13, 2020

AMA in the News: July 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for July 2020.

International Medical Education Jul 10, 2020

AMA: Withdraw plan to deport med students in online-only programs

Trump administration plan to deport foreign students enrolled in online-only classes is an ill-advised action in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases Jul 9, 2020

AMA implores change proposed regulation on international students

The AMA urged Trump administration officials to reconsider its regulation on international students that could jeopardize the status of current medical students.

Residency Jul 8, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Vital role residents play in health care during 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 recognizing the important role residents play in the health care system during COVID-19 and beyond.

Physician Diversity Jun 18, 2020

DACA upheld, protecting 30,000 health care workers from deportation

U.S. Supreme Court rules that the Trump administration’s attempted rescission of DACA program was arbitrary and capricious in violation of federal law.

AMA Statements Jun 18, 2020

AMA on U.S. Supreme Court’s DACA ruling

Our country relies on the skills and experiences of the hundreds of active physicians, plus medical students and residents who depend on DACA.

Public Health Jun 4, 2020

In COVID-19 crisis, AMA’s powerful voice rings out to save lives

Learn about the AMA’s effective advocacy on critical issues such as access to PPE, telehealth, financial relief for doctors, health care inequities, and more.

Health Equity May 27, 2020

Prioritizing Equity video series: COVID-19 & Native Voices in the Field

In the latest installment of the AMA's health equity YouTube series, Aletha Maybank, MD, chief health equity officer and guests discuss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Native communities.

A time to stand together

With expert resources and tireless advocacy, the AMA is your powerful ally against COVID-19.

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AMA, FDA video update: The critical role of health care professionals during COVID-19

Time to mask up: 5 keys to effective exam room talk with patients

Bipartisan bill would extend 5% bonus for Advanced APMs

Reporting appropriate use criteria in claims for Medicare patients

How medical schools—disrupted by COVID-19—can get back on track

Ending health inequity requires new skill: structural competency

Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Man has lethargy, dull headache

Limited by pandemic precautions, white-coat ceremonies take new forms

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

Auto & transportation discounts

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Proceedings of the 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

Medical education leadership opportunities

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Women in Medicine

Submitting a resolution to the Senior Physicians Section (SPS)

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 10, 2020

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 3, 2020