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11 Min Read

Oct. 22, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports passage of the TRIUMPH Act to combat maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Telehealth scenario: Prenatal/postpartum video visits

High Rock OBGYN Associates' virtual care scenario on prenatal/postpartum video visits, based on AMA's Return on Health telehealth framework.

Digital
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1 Min Read

ACOG, AMA joint statement on filing to the Supreme Court on SB8

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge the Supreme Court to lift the appeals court's decision in Texas SB8.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

Uphold injunction on Texas law putting bounties on doctors’ heads

Learn how Texas SB 8 infringes on the patient-physician relationship and harms patient care.

Judicial Advocacy
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9 Min Read

Q&A: Straight talk vital for this health system’s vaccine mandate

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health beat the president, Washington governor in mandating staff COVID-19 vaccinations. The persuasion effort continues.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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3 Min Read

Unconstitutional attack on reproductive health must not stand

Mississippi’s attempt to limit reproductive health care infringes on the patient-physician relationship and impermissibly violates medical ethics

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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2 Min Read

ACOG, AMA lead amicus brief in U.S. v. Texas

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge appeals court to affirm ruling invalidating Texas SB8

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

Rescinding Title X restrictions is a win for patients, physicians

The Biden administration move will restore access to family-planning services for millions of patients who have low incomes or no insurance coverage.

Judicial Advocacy
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11 Min Read

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on vaccination for pregnant people [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 urgent call for pregnant people to get vaccinated.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast