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Philadelphia, PA-September 19, 2022- The Florida Board of Medicine will soon discuss and vote on regulations related to sex medicine practices in that state. Attention is particularly directed to concerns that pertain to informed consent and the transition of children and adolescents. Catholic Medical Association is very concerned about these young lives and committed to their…

Philadelphia, PA- September 15, 2022- Catholic Medical Association has wrapped up its 91st Annual Educational Conference. Held in Denver, Colorado, this year’s conference theme was “Searching for the Truth: Medicine, Morality, and the Media.” “Our conference created an academic and spiritual environment for health care professionals to grow in their commitment to faith and further their dedication to the…

Philadelphia, PA- September 14, 2022- Members of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) have drafted a resolution aimed at protecting them from legal ramifications related to management of elective abortions. The authors of the resolution include members of Catholic Medical Association (CMA), which strongly supports approval of the statement by the ACEP. Since the Dobbs decision and the overturning of Roe…

Philadelphia, PA- August 12, 2022- Catholic Medical Association is celebrating a major victory regarding the conscience protection of health care professionals. In recent years, there has been a growing effort within the international medical community to prohibit conscientious objection by physicians who object to unethical treatments and procedures. In addition, the requirement that physicians provide…

In 1986, the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) was enacted assuring Americans access to emergency services irrespective of their financial or insurance status, with the provision of stabilization and transfer to another facility if necessary. Since its inception, EMTALA guidelines have not generated significant controversy or confusion. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. The Biden…

Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2022 – The Catholic Medical Association is profoundly disappointed with the announcement of the proposed removal of federal conscience protection for those working in health care. With this proposed regulation, the Biden Administration has taken yet another action of blatant government overreach. In 2019, federal regulations were enacted that protected medical professionals from…

  Philadelphia, PA- July 20, 2022- Catholic Medical Association proudly announces its bioethics journal, The Linacre Quarterly, the Doctor, Doctor podcast, as well as various members, have earned Catholic Media Association Awards for yet another year. The Linacre Quarterly received eight awards, including several first place awards in categories including Best Editorial, Best Essay – Scholarly Magazines and Best Writing…

Philadelphia, PA – June 24, 2022– Catholic Medical Association today commends the Supreme Court of the United States for recognizing the inherit dignity each of us has from the moment of conception and expresses immense gratitude for its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The announcement of these decisions signals a long-awaited return to consideration of the most…

Ave Maria, FL – June 13, 2022 – Catholic Medical Association’s 10th annual Medical Student and Resident Boot Camp has officially commenced at Ave Maria University in Florida. “This is an incredible accomplishment for Catholic Medical Association. For the last ten years, Boot Camp has been an invaluable program for medical students and residents, who take…

CMA Issued Public Comments Recommending FABM Remain Covered in November of 2021  Philadelphia, PA – June 3, 2022 – Catholic Medical Association, which has issued public comments recommending coverage of Fertility-Awareness Based Methods (FABM), applauds action taken by CMA member, Dr. Cami Jo Tice-Harouff, who is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services after…