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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians
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AMA telehealth policy, coding & payment

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
AMA Update for April 17, 2024: What illnesses are going around? RSV, COVID-19, influenza, measles outbreak, plus avian flu news
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What illnesses are going around? RSV, COVID-19, influenza, measles outbreak, plus avian flu news

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SafeSource Direct exam gloves
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PPE manufacturer co-founded by Ochsner Health lands FDA clearance

To ensure a guaranteed supply of PPE for itself and other U.S. health systems, Ochsner Health formed a joint venture to make its own. Learn more.

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Infection prevention and control

Infection prevention and control (IPC) practices can help stop the spread of infections, including SARS-CoV-2, in health care settings. Learn more about COVID-19 and resources for IPC.

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COVID-19: AMA's recent and ongoing advocacy efforts

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Medical Association has been the leading physician and patient ally. Learn more about recent and ongoing efforts.

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AMA Marks 175th Anniversary

The AMA has been the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care and an unrivaled force promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

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A time to stand together

With expert resources and tireless advocacy, the AMA is your powerful ally against COVID-19.

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Intensve Care Unit (ICU) with health care professionals treating COVID-19 patients
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Doctors hit hardest by pandemic at higher risk of burnout

Overall trend on physician burnout is encouraging, but survey data from start of pandemic reveals the early toll of COVID-19 on specialties affected most.

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AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, on fixing our health system and rebuilding trust

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to rebuild trust and fix our health system.

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AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, on fixing our health system and rebuilding trust [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to rebuild trust and fix our health system.

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As pandemic enters third year, take these 5 actions to move ahead

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, shares how to fix the ailing health system, rebuild trust and better respond to the next public health crisis.

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Gerald Harmon, MD, on the 5 actions needed to defeat COVID, rebuild trust

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, addressed the National Press Club about the five actions needed to defeat COVID-19 and rebuild trust.

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