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May 26, 2023 · 4 MIN READ

May 26, 2023 · 4 MIN READ

Protecting reproductive health care means protecting physicians

Third-party interference with the patient-physician relationship puts both patients and physicians at risk and undermines public health.

Leadership Viewpoints

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May 30, 2023 · 3 MIN READ

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AMA, IHI launch nationwide equity coalition in health care

May 25, 2023 · 2 MIN READ

May 25, 2023 · 2 MIN READ

New collaboration opens CPT content for developers

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Leadership Viewpoints

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Prioritize health coverage continuity as pandemic emergency ends

Uninsured patients live sicker and die younger, and their ranks are set to grow by up to 14 million if states don’t act now to keep people covered.

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Mar 14, 2023 ·

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Refining rules on data release can prevent harm to patients

While some patients want immediate release of test results, others complain that getting bad news electronically without physician involvement causes unnecessary anxiety.

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Burnout is a health crisis for doctors—and patients

We need frank talks about how to address the factors driving physician burnout. It’s starting with leadership from the AMA and the U.S. surgeon general.

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AMA statement on DEA extending telehealth prescription flexibilities

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Health care groups rally behind bill to reform Medicare payment

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Surge in medical liability premiums increases reaches fourth year

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AMA in the News: May 2023

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