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Sustainability

How pandemic’s painful spring will inform prep for fall surge

A physician leader at Michigan’s Henry Ford Health System explains why effective communication and abundant support for doctors, staff are vital.

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Physician Diversity

These councils shape doctors’ future. Now they’re all led by women.

Seven powerful AMA councils help set the course for U.S. health care. Learn about the seven women heading up these councils in 2020.

Public Health

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Lessons from a health system preparing for a surge this fall

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 lessons from Henry Ford Health System as they prepare for an expected COVID-19 surge in the fall.

Steven Chen, MD

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Steven Chen, MD

Steven Chen, MD, serves on the Council on Medical Service at the American Medical Association.

Neel R. Nabar

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Neel R. Nabar

Neel Nabar serves on the Council on Medical Service at the American Medical Association.

Erich A. Eiting, MD

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Erich A. Eiting, MD, MPH

Erich A. Eiting, MD, MPH, serves on the Council on Medical Service at the American Medical Association.

Gerald E. Harmon, MD

Special Meeting

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

The South Carolina family physician won by acclamation during a virtual meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Learn about the other physicians elected to AMA leadership positions.

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Digital

How to keep patient information secure in mHealth apps

See what mHealth app developers must do to ward off security threats and keep users’ sensitive information out of the wrong hands.

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