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4 MIN READ

AMA to court: Don’t overturn FDA approval of mifepristone

Federal lawsuit over drug used in medication abortion is driven by ideology, not science. A hearing in the case is being held Wednesday.

Public Health
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When pandemic hit, Geisinger excelled with patient safety focus

With the right partnership, Geisinger Health System cut hospital-acquired incidents even as COVID-19 took hold. Learn more.

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Patient Support & Advocacy
Health System Spotlight
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Prioritizing Equity video series: Advancing Equity Through Quality & Safety Peer Network

Participants from the Peer Network for Advancing Equity through Quality and Safety program share their strategies for operationalizing equity into their quality and safety operations.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
What doctors wish patients knew about scope of practice
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What doctors wish patients knew about scope of practice with Scott Ferguson, MD

AMA member Scott Ferguson, MD, shares valuable information and insights about why scope of practice matters to patients.

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Scope of Practice
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Why organ transplant peer-review documents must remain privileged

A state appeals court must reverse a decision that threatens the honest discussions needed for peer review involving organ procurement organizations.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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7 turning points when the AMA met the moment in medicine

The AMA’s history as the physician’s powerful ally runs deep. Learn about some of the critical junctures when the AMA left a positive mark.

AMA History
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To ID health care AI doctors can trust, answer these 3 questions

The key word in augmented intelligence (AI) is “augmented,” and it doesn’t just apply to physicians. Patients also need to feel AI is additive. Learn more.

Digital
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 14, 2022

In the news: Overdose deaths surge to a record high, older adults need second Pfizer COVID-19 booster and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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March 18, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Cybersecurity is a patient safety issue and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update