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AMA Board of Trustees pledges action against racism, police brutality

Susan R. Bailey, MD, inaugurated as 175th president of the AMA

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AMA in the News Aug 7, 2020

AMA in the News: August 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2020.

Press Releases Aug 6, 2020

AMA, Pew research shows barriers to combating antibiotic resistance

Research highlights the need for improved antibiotic stewardship in outpatient settings to combat antibiotic resistance.

Press Releases Aug 4, 2020

Medicare moving forward with planned E/M office visit changes

AMA helping physician practices get full benefit of simplified coding and documentation guidelines.

Press Releases Aug 3, 2020

AMA MaskUp campaign to normalize masks in fight against COVID-19

Campaign debunks myths associated with masks, and provides messaging and guidance for patients and physicians.

Press Releases Jul 31, 2020

AMA, AHA, ANA release PSA urging masks to stop COVID-19 spread

Wear a mask, wash your hands, and practice physical distancing.

AMA Statements Jul 23, 2020

AMA applauds FDA for requiring naloxone information on opioid labels

The new labeling can serve as a starting point for discussion between patients and physicians about risks and benefits associated with opioids.

Press Releases Jul 20, 2020

AMA report shows evolving, deadlier overdose epidemic

AMA cites need to remove barriers to evidence-based care for patients with pain or a substance use disorder.

AMA Statements Jul 18, 2020

AMA statement on the death of Congressman John Lewis

Congressman John Lewis was a towering figure of the Civil Rights movement who spent decades advocating for equality and justice.

AMA Statements Jul 16, 2020

AMA statement on HHS COVID-19 data collection changes

We urge and expect that the scientists at the CDC will continue to have timely, comprehensive access to data critical to inform response efforts.

AMA Statements Jul 14, 2020

AMA statement on Trump Administration decision on student visas

The AMA is pleased that the Administration has reconsidered what would have been a setback for U.S. public and rural health.

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How patients’ trauma perpetuates the nation’s overdose epidemic

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: A look at innovation supporting physicians during the pandemic

COVID-19 coding and guidance

CPT® PLA Codes

Ending health inequity requires new skill: structural competency

As pandemic heightens learner inequities, med ed must address them

4 ways the pandemic is changing the fellowship match process

Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Girl has ravenous appetite, weight gain

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

Auto & transportation discounts

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Proceedings of the 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

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

Medical education leadership opportunities

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Submitting a resolution to the Senior Physicians Section (SPS)

Women Physicians Section Inspiration Award

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 3, 2020

RUC recommendations, minutes & voting

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