Lady Justice
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3 Min Read

Court blocks law that would force physicians to mislead patients

A federal district court sides with the AMA and issues a preliminary injunction to block a state law that would undermine open, honest patient-physician conversations.

Judicial Advocacy
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3 Min Read

Sept. 6, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Marijuana use during pregnancy and adolescence, LGBTQ protections and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 6, 2019: State Advocacy Update

NY bills to increase access to MAT, advocating for pregnant opioid patients, and more in the latest of AMA's state advocacy updates.

Advocacy Update
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AMA applauds Surgeon General’s advisory on cannabis

AMA commends Surgeon General’s advisory on harmful health effects of cannabis use by pregnant women and youth, and commitment to furthering research on cannabis.

Press Releases
Female doctor taking blood sample from female patient
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4 Min Read

New BRCA recommendations: What primary care doctors must know

Learn more about the USPSTF’s broadened guidance on women who can benefit from genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

Population Health
People holding hands with pride bracelets on wrists and"pride" written on arm.
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Proposal would roll back LGBTQ protections. That’s an awful idea.

The AMA is condemning a proposed rule that would permit discrimination against LGBTQ people, women, immigrants, minorities and other patients.

Population Health
Nicole L. Plenty, MD
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Nicole L. Plenty, MD: This ob-gyn seeks to be a voice for women

AMA member Nicole L. Plenty, MD, was recently selected as one of the 40 people under 40 making an impact in Indianapolis.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
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4 Min Read

July 12, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn how the AMA advocates for LGBTQ+ in cases regarding sex discrimination under Title VII, for Medicare to seek feedback before changing rules and more.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

AMA calls on DHS to address conditions at border facilities

AMA calls on DHS and CBP to address conditions at the southern border, which are inappropriate for the care and treatment of children and pregnant women.

Press Releases