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Frontline Physicians Respond to California v. Texas Ruling on Affordable Care Act
On the heels of today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling in California v. Texas, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains the law of the land and can continue to build on its tremendous progress improving access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage for all Americans. Our organizations, representing nearly 600,000 physicians and medical students, celebrate the coverage gains and patient protections the ACA has achieved for our patients. As our country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the he
Frontline Physicians Oppose Legislation That Interferes in or Criminalizes Patient Care
Several state legislatures across the country have recently introduced or are deliberating bills that would restrict delivery of gender-affirming care for gender-diverse patients, specifically for children and adolescents.
America’s Frontline Physicians Recommend Further Actions to Address COVID-19
Today America’s frontline physicians issued a series of recommendations about steps that should be taken to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Our organizations represent more than 600,000 physicians and medical students serving on the front lines of health care. As the nation’s frontline physicians, our members will be diagnosing, testing, treating and counseling millions of patients and their families as the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, spreads throughout the United States and worldwide. They t
Is the Over-Organization of Youth Sports Taking Away from Their Benefit?
Although sports undoubtedly contribute to the positive health and well-being of student athletes, recent cultural changes in youth sports including overtraining, early sport specialization, and increased parental pressure are contributing to burnout and pushing student athletes out of sports.
More Than 75 Health Care Organizations Release Joint Statement in Opposition to Legislative Interference
Joint Statement From Over 75 Health Care Organization in Opposition to Legislative Interference
What's up with Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances?
On October 6, 2023, announced the second temporary extension of flexibilities around telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances from the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).