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AMA opposes HHS rule removing protection against discrimination

New federal rule removes provisions protecting patients against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and termination of pregnancy.

Population Health
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AMA opposes effort to allow discrimination against patients

Respect for the diversity of patients is a fundamental value of the medical profession and is reflected in long-standing AMA policy.

Press Releases
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June 5, 2020: National Advocacy Update

AMA makes recommendations to CMS on rural maternal health care and more National Advocacy Update news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA statement on government interference in reproductive health care

The AMA will always defend shared decision making and open conversations between patients and physicians, and fight government intrusion in medical care.

Press Releases
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U.S. appeals court upholds Title X gag rule on physicians

Ruling allows HHS to move ahead with a Trump administration rule that forces doctors to act as government mouthpieces when speaking with Title X program patients.

Judicial Advocacy
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 17, 2020

In the news: Youth cancer and other health issues, cleaning products and asthma, macrolide antibiotics and birth defects, flu vaccine 45% effective, suicide rates.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 10, 2020

In the news: C-section anesthesia and depression, testosterone effects on women vs men, surprise bills, accidental poisonings in kids, air pollution and rhinitis.

Publications & Newsletters
Tani Malhotra, MD, maternal fetal medicine fellow
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This doctor advocates for pregnant patients with opioid-use disorder

Maternal and fetal medicine fellow Tani Malhotra, MD, knows the fear felt by mothers with opioid-use disorder. She’s working to make better policy to address it.

Behavioral Health
Best of 2019 Law
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5 big medical court cases that made a difference this year

Learn how the AMA has fought this year to preserve the patient-physician relationship, keep government out of the exam room, and maintain liability reforms.

Judicial Advocacy