Violence Prevention

LeadershipNov 22, 2021

Commonsense gun laws can help end firearm violence

Appropriate gun-safety measures such as New York’s concealed-carry law are an essential element of effective public safety policy.

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Public HealthNov 16, 2021

How policing can benefit from medicine’s evidence-based approach

AMA delegates say there are lessons that police could draw from physicians on how to scrutinize and prevent unwanted outcomes. Learn more.

Press ReleasesNov 16, 2021

AMA adopts policy addressing evidence-based policing reform

New policy builds on previous efforts to address the impact of police violence on health.

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Special MeetingNov 11, 2021

November 2021 AMA Special Meeting: 10 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting Nov. 12–16.

Patient Support & Advocacy

AMA advocacy 2020-2021 efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of our some of our recent efforts.

Public HealthOct 28, 2021

Tips to help you ID intimate partner violence via telehealth

Telehealth can make it hard to root out intimate partner violence. Learn how to overcome those hurdles with CME from JN Learning.

Publications & NewslettersOct 15, 2021

High court should uphold commonsense N.Y. concealed-carry law

Doctors offer Supreme Court justices a painful, firsthand glimpse into the “grave public health crisis” of firearms violence—a crisis that sensible regulations can help curb.

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AMA seeks more help for medical students, residents with disabilities

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Nov. 19, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Nov. 19, 2021: State Advocacy Update

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New group benefits help practices recruit, retain talented staff

AMA House of Delegates Health Equity Forum

November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates overview

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Health care coverage & choice: Council on Medical Service reports

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YPS November 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

Saluting our brave health care workforce in a time of thanks

A year later, AMA Research Challenge finalists see impact