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AMA applauds relief from documentation burden in new Medicare rule

Patrice Harris, MD, 2019 Interim Meeting speech

Dr. Harris: With bold actions, physicians earn public’s trust

James Madara, MD, 2019 Interim Meeting speech

Dr. Madara: The right tech can help give doctors back time with patients

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AMA and public health community united on bold action to prevent e-cigarettes from addicting kids

Health and parent groups urge Trump administration to stand strong and implement plan to clear the market of all flavored e-cigarettes – kids’ health must not be compromised.

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AMA announces policies adopted during Interim Meeting

New policies touch on EHRs and public health surveillance, as well as training program closures.

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Loyola University medical student elected to AMA Board of Trustees

Blake Murphy to assume office at the conclusion of the AMA’s Annual Meeting in June 2020.

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AMA adopts policies during second day of voting at Interim Meeting

Policies touch on collecting DNA of refugees, free sunscreen, mobile health apps, veterans’ courts.

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AMA calls for total ban on all vaping products not approved by FDA

Very little evidence available about short- and long-term health consequences of e-cigarettes and vaping products.

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AMA to ensure future physicians receive health care economics training

AMA calls on medical schools and residency programs to incorporate content on health care economics.

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AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at Interim Meeting

AMA adopts policies on conversion therapy ban, transgender inclusive EHRs, and racial pay equity in medicine.

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AMA sharpens policy to promote reasonable drug prices

Physicians adopt principles for the use of drug price arbitration and international price indices.

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New research shows need for re-training on blood pressure measurement

Recent survey indicates that many medical professionals may not receive additional training, regular re-assessment of BP measurement skills

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AMA president speaks to delegates at Interim Meeting

AMA President Patrice A. Harris, M.D., detailed AMA’s ongoing efforts to reinforce science and evidence-based approaches to remove barriers to patient care.

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Topic in Focus

AMA applauds relief from documentation burden in new Medicare rule

Dr. Harris: With bold actions, physicians earn public’s trust

Dr. Madara: The right tech can help give doctors back time with patients

Press Center Contact Information

AMA and public health community united on bold action to prevent e-cigarettes from addicting kids

AMA announces policies adopted during Interim Meeting

Loyola University medical student elected to AMA Board of Trustees

AMA adopts policies during second day of voting at Interim Meeting

AMA calls for total ban on all vaping products not approved by FDA

AMA to ensure future physicians receive health care economics training

AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at Interim Meeting

AMA sharpens policy to promote reasonable drug prices

New research shows need for re-training on blood pressure measurement

AMA president speaks to delegates at Interim Meeting

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