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Digital

AMA brings physician, patient perspectives to HIMSS conference

AMA takes message to HIMSS that health IT must be evidence-based, validated, actionable and strengthen the patient-doctor relationship.
Richard Deem, the AMA’s senior vice president for advocacy

Physician Advocacy

5 ways the midterms shook up the U.S. health care agenda for 2019

Prescription-drug pricing, gun violence and ACA-stabilization efforts are among the issues that could see new life next year.
Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

Population Care

Navy veteran: The AMA stands up for LGBTQ people in the military

Fight to make service open to all continues. A physician leader and combat veteran highlights AMA’s advocacy for vets and LGBTQ people in the military.

Leadership Viewpoints

Confronting harassment within medicine head on

The AMA House of Delegates took unanimous action on the issue, reaffirming the Association’s age-old commitment to equity, fairness and respect.
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Interim Meeting

Highlights from the 2018 AMA Interim Meeting

Catch up with the news from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting in National Harbor, Maryland.

Press Releases

AMA announces new policies as 2018 Interim Meeting ends

The AMA announced new policies on emerging health care issues that were adopted at the conclusion of the semi-annual meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.

Match

DO and MD licensing exams should be viewed equally, says AMA

As DO and MD residency programs come under the same umbrella for accreditation, their licensing exams should carry equal weight.

Press Releases

Future physicians should seek training to enhance access to rural care

The AMA encourages medical students and residents to seek training opportunities in public and population health to increase access to care in rural areas.

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