Woman choosing between supplements
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Dietary supplements market: Tighter rules, better counseling a must

About 75,000 new dietary supplements introduced since federal law enacted to govern these products. The AMA says major regulatory updates are needed.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA announces policies adopted on final day of Special Meeting

Policies adopted include improving access to substance use disorder treatment, protection for residents and fellows.

Press Releases
HOD Speakers at podium during November 2020 Special Meeting of the HOD.
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Highlights from the November 2020 AMA Special Meeting

Catch up with the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ virtual meeting, which ran Nov. 13–17.

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“All-hands-on-deck approach” needed on social determinants of health

AMA adopts policy addressing social determinants of health as part of health insurance coverage.

Health Equity
Scale in medical office
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COVID-19 exacerbates drug shortages. AMA details next steps.

Analgesics, sedatives among drugs affected by the pandemic. Delegates urge improvements to the global pharmaceutical product supply chain.

Behavioral Health
Ambulances parked in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington DC
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AMA backs new approaches to cover more of the uninsured

The AMA House of Delegates adopts new policy on a public option, as well as auto-enrollment in health insurance coverage.

Access to Care
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AMA strengthens policy to combat spike in national drug shortages

Policy outlines a comprehensive framework to address ongoing drug shortages, which have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
Flashing lights on top of police car-Tight shot
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Law enforcement’s excessive use of force is a public health issue

AMA House of Delegates adopts policy declares police brutality a manifestation of structural racism. Among other steps, anti-bias training is in order.

Injury & Violence
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AMA backs policy proposals to cover more of the uninsured

AMA adopted principles today supporting public policy approaches that have the potential to expand insurance coverage to millions of the uninsured.

Press Releases