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Special MeetingNov 19, 2020

Top 10 stories from the November 2020 AMA Special Meeting

Amid a tragic tide of COVID-19 cases, physicians from across the U.S. gathered virtually to improve public health during the pandemic and beyond.

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ResidencyNov 18, 2020

After Hahnemann, AMA steps up efforts to protect residents

More closures like that of Philadelphia’s Hahnemann University Hospital could threaten residents and fellows.

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Public HealthNov 18, 2020

Dietary supplements market: Tighter rules, better counseling a must

About 75,000 new dietary supplements introduced since federal law enacted to govern these products. The AMA says major regulatory updates are needed.

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Patient Support & AdvocacyNov 17, 2020

AMA backs new approaches to cover more of the uninsured

The AMA House of Delegates adopts new policy on a public option, as well as auto-enrollment in health insurance coverage.

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AMA PRA Credit SystemNov 17, 2020

AMA commits to helping reshape continuing board certification

The AMA Council on Medical Education will continue working with the American Board of Medical Specialties on alternatives to high-stakes, 10-year exams.

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Patient Support & AdvocacyNov 17, 2020

Help cut burdens of high-deductible health plans

These health plans mean lower premiums but higher patient cost-sharing, which can lead to and skipped care. AMA calls for innovative plan designs.

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Private PracticesNov 17, 2020

As challenges mount, AMA forms section for private practice doctors

The new AMA Private Practice Physicians Section will give doctors practicing independently a bigger voice within the House of Medicine.

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Private PracticesNov 17, 2020

Physicians’ referral volume should not be tied to hospital access

The AMA opposes the use of case and volume metrics to limit access to hospital services by private practice physicians who are on staff.

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AMA COVID-19 daily video update: What are the ethics of treating a president during a pandemic?

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 the ethics of treating the president during a pandemic.

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Public HealthNov 16, 2020

Are physicians obliged to get vaccinated against COVID-19?

The AMA House of Delegates adopts new policy outlining doctors’ ethical duties if there’s a safe, effective vaccine for a pandemic disease.

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