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Our Black maternal health crisis is an American tragedy

Black women are at least three times more likely than white women to die as a result of pregnancy. We must tackle this national calamity together.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA applauds Biden administration move to reverse Title X ‘gag rule’

This move brings us one step closer to restoring access to necessary care for millions of low-income and uninsured patients who depend on Title X. 

Press Releases
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AMA applauds lifting restrictions on reproductive care medication

The AMA applauds the Biden administration for lifting unnecessary restrictions that required in-person dispensing of mifepristone amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Press Releases
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April 9, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Connected MOM Act will help reduce maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How Capitol Hill can meet nation’s steep health care challenges

Expanding insurance coverage and improving maternal health are among the goals the AMA has its eyes set on in Congress.

Federal Advocacy
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Why Medicaid should give moms full year of coverage post-pregnancy

60% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Learn how continuous access to health coverage can help combat nation’s rising maternal mortality rate.

Population Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 22, 2021

In the news: U.S. death toll reaches 500,000 from COVID-19, SCOTUS to hear case on “gag rule,” administration to distribute face masks, COVID cases in nursing homes.

Publications & Newsletters
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Joint statement on Supreme Court decision to review Title X 'gag rule'

This rule continues to bring immense harm to people across the country who depend on affordable reproductive health care.

Press Releases
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Importance of COVID vaccine during pregnancy & breast feeding

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing COVID-19 vaccine guidance for pregnancy and breast feeding.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update