AMA in the News: February 2022

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AMA in the News covers media coverage and mentions about the American Medical Association. Find articles recognizing our efforts in health care, advocacy, medical education and improvements in public health. Read coverage on the achievements of our leadership and the members of the AMA community.

  1. Medical racism is very real, and it's time to end it

    1. Teen Vogue, Feb. 28, 2022
    2. Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, describes her antiracism work. 

  2. A 'pandemic of mistrust' is prolonging COVID-19 and undermining future care, AMA president says

    1. Fierce Healthcare, Feb. 24, 2022
    2. AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, discusses public mistrust during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

  3. AMA tries turning the tables on common prior authorization rationale. What's next in a maskless Illinois?

    1. Crain’s Chicago Business,  Feb. 11, 2022
    2. Coverage of the AMA Survey on Prior Authorization. (Publication subscription is required for full or unlimited access.)

  4. AMA unveils toolkit to help states 'End' the Overdose Epidemic

    1. MedPage Today,  Feb. 7, 2022
    2. AMA released "State Toolkit to End the Nation's Drug Overdose Epidemic."

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