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Leading medical groups file amicus brief in Dobbs v. Jackson

New amicus brief demonstrates medical consensus of opposition to Mississippi abortion restriction legislation.

Press Releases
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Dr. Ravi: Fighting for patients and pushing women forward in medicine

Family physician Anita Ravi, MD explains how to pursue trauma-informed care to normalize conversations about health care with survivors of abuse.

Women Physicians
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 30, 2021

in the news: Delta hospitalizations for unvaccinated, new HHS office, childhood obesity in the pandemic, Texas law SB8, drug-resistant infections rose in pandemic.

Publications & Newsletters
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Texas SB 8 puts bounties on doctors’ heads for delivering care

The AMA is deeply disappointed by U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to stop this egregious ban from taking effect, endangering patients’ access to care.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA statement on Texas SB8

New law bans virtually all abortions in the state, interfering with patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases
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Q&A: Ob-gyn is working to sway vaccine-hesitant pregnant patients

COVID-19 vaccines have been found to be safe for pregnant people, but vaccination rates are low. This frustrates one ob-gyn as she works to change minds.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 9, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 vaccine boosters, Delta variant surging, CDC recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women, Biden urges Congress to address high drug prices.

Publications & Newsletters
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July 30, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA advocates to improve maternal health and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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What it’s like to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Ramos

AMA member Diana Ramos, MD, says one of the great things about her specialty is that it lets you build the practice and the lifestyle you want.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series