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Communities’ concerns about COVID-19 vaccines must be put in context

Ugly history created medical mistrust, and the inequitable vaccine rollout isn’t helping. Learn more with the AMA about how to right the course.

Infectious Diseases
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The power of medical student advocacy

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 medical student advocacy during the pandemic.

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Med Student Advocacy
AMA Update
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March 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks FEMA to include physician offices in vaccine distribution efforts and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Why medical students are out to cut telehealth’s red tape

Telehealth is one of three key issues that medical students will be advancing in congressional meetings. Learn more with the AMA.

Med Student Advocacy
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 15, 2021

The news: Admin. rolls back Medicaid work requirements, expands COVID testing, pledges $4B to Covax. Also, MIS-C cases in U.S., AMA removes founder name from annual awards.

Publications & Newsletters
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Feb. 14, 2020: State Advocacy Update

AMA opposes the OptumRx EPCS home delivery requirement grace period, which may conflict with state laws.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 20, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Walmart EPCS delay, new tool from AMA, APA and ASAM and more in the AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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Hurricane Maria hindered BP efforts, but Puerto Rico marches on

High-sodium emergency rations have made it harder for patients to keep their BP under control. Learn more about successful hypertension efforts on the Caribbean island.

Prevention & Wellness
Damaged home in Puerto Rico
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Physicians helped boost aid for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Action taken by AMA House of Delegates credited with helping deliver relief to U.S. areas devastated by hurricanes.

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