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AMA statement on VA telehealth proposed rule

The AMA responds to the VA’s proposed rule concerning the authority of employed VA health care providers to practice telehealth.

Press Releases
Equality logo held by soldier.
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Suit seeks full VA coverage of transgender vets’ gender dysphoria

VA’s refusal to cover transgender vets’ sex-reassignment surgery to treat gender dysphoria “has no basis in medicine,” AMA amicus brief argues.

Population Health
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Physicians call for better prescription drug-monitoring programs

Use of state prescription drug monitoring programs has grown significantly, but gaps remain—including a lack of data from VA pharmacies.

Behavioral Health
HOD members discuss Veterans health care.
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Physicians offer fixes to improve veterans’ access to care

The AMA will continue collaboration with the VA, calls for new funding for the Veterans Choice Program.

Population Health
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AMA adopts new policies related to veterans, access to prescriptions

The AMA voted to adopt new policies on emerging health care topics during the second day of its Annual Meeting

Press Releases
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AMA statement on extension of veterans choice program

AMA commends Congress and the president for extending the Veterans Choice Program so that veterans continue to have access to care through local community providers.

Press Releases
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AMA statement on VA rule on advanced practice nurses

The AMA is pleased that the rule continues to recognize the need for collaboration among physicians and nurse anesthetists to ensure patient safety.

Press Releases
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Wounded veterans deserve infertility benefits, physicians say

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) doesn’t cover IVF even though war injuries can cause infertility. The AMA says that should change.

Population Health
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AMA urges expanded infertility benefits for veterans

AMA adopted new policies to ensure that veterans have access to a broad range of infertility benefits, including in vitro fertilization (IVF)

Press Releases