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5 Min Read

Arizona AG wants to reinstate abortion law criminalizing medicine

The AMA and other physician organizations urge court to keep in place an injunction on a 1901 law that jeopardizes patients’ health.

Judicial Advocacy
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding offers benefits for babies and moms, but it’s hard. Two pediatricians say shame over feeding choices has no place in the nursery.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
3 Min Read

Release the Pressure toolkit for health care professionals

Download campaign toolkit resources from AMA, physician groups, heart health experts and ESSENCE that aim to support Black women in a movement for healthy blood pressure.

Prevention & Wellness
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15 Min Read

Abortion restrictions take effect with Jack Resneck Jr., MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about abortion restrictions.

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Population Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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9 Min Read

July 22, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA president testifies at House Committee hearing on Roe reversal impact and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

What I told Congress about reproductive health

The high court’s Dobbs decision undermines the practice of medicine, puts patients and physicians at risk, and exacerbates health inequities.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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2 Min Read

AMA president testifies at House Committee hearing on Roe reversal impact

AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD provided testimony to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Press Releases
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18 Min Read

Medicare physician fee schedule & Dobbs decision with Todd Askew

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion on the AMA's latest advocacy efforts.

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Federal Advocacy
Moving Medicine Video Update
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4 Min Read

How the AMA fights to keep politics out of the exam room

On vaccines, reproductive health and more, lawmakers intrude on the patient-doctor relationship. The AMA fights such encroachment in the courts.

Judicial Advocacy