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AMA calls for privacy guidelines governing mail-order DNA tests

The AMA will work with federal agencies to strengthen the privacy safeguards.

Press Releases
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AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at Special Meeting

New positions address rural health disparities, MENA demographic group, virginity testing.

Press Releases
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AMA sets out to strengthen U.S. public health systems

Underfunded and misunderstood, the country’s public health infrastructure needs help to better handle the next pandemic. Learn more about the AMA’s plans.

Prevention & Wellness
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Over 29 million still uninsured. Here’s how to help cover them.

The American Rescue Plan Act took steps to cover more of the uninsured, but more needs to be done. New AMA policies provide a road map.

Access to Care
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AMA: More ACA improvements needed to cover remaining uninsured

New AMA policy aims to further maximize coverage rates and improve coverage affordability.

Press Releases
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November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD: Nov. 14 and 17 Speakers' updates

Read the Nov. 14 and Nov. 17, 2021 Speakers' Update for the November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD.

AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD, speech at the November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD
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Patients still trust doctors. Learn why doctors count on the AMA.

The AMA benefits the public by being the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care, AMA CEO James Madara, MD, told delegates. Find out how.

AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, speech at the November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD
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AMA president: Physicians are leading “an army against the virus”

Gerald Harmon, MD, said the AMA helps give doctors the tools they need to fight COVID-19 and tackle other longstanding challenges.

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James L. Madara, MD, address at the November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the November 2021 AMA Special Meeting, Dr. Madara discusses the power of trust in a crisis, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speeches