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LGBTQ+ Population Care

The AMA is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community and ensuring they get the care they need.  Read more.
Susan R. Bailey, MD

Leadership

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8 Min Read

New AMA president: COVID-19 can spur positive changes in health care

In this Q&A, new AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, discusses what the nation’s COVID-19 experience has to teach us about removing obstacles to patient care.

Prevention & Wellness

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Patient intake

To implement an effective routine screening program, there are several critical considerations to keep in mind along the testing continuum. Learn about step 2: patient intake and download the toolkit PDF.

Press Releases

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AMA statement on United States v. Skrmetti

Supreme Court decision opens door to further government intrusion and interference into medicine.

Press Releases

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AMA statement on Pentagon's ban on transgender in military

As Pentagon's ban on transgender in military goes into effect, AMA says no medical basis for referring to gender transition as a “deficiency."

Physician Health

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28 Min Read

Uncovering how burnout affects physicians at different life stages with Kim Templeton, MD

In this episode of the AMA Moving Medicine podcast, learn how burnout affects physicians at different life stages.

Press Releases

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7 Min Read

AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

AMA voted to adopt new policies aimed at improving the health of the nation. The new policies were approved during the voting session of the Annual Meeting.

Advocacy Update

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Feb. 26, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA urges Biden Administration to include physician offices in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plans and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Infectious Diseases

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8 Min Read

Monkeypox symptoms, vaccines, cases, testing, PPE & more with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing all you need to know about monkeypox.

Infectious Diseases

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8 Min Read

Monkeypox symptoms, vaccines, cases, testing, PPE & more with Sandra Fryhofer, MD [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing all you need to know about monkeypox.
Two physicians gather at the HOD meeting.

Population Health

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AMA takes several actions supporting transgender patients

LGBT-friendly, nondiscriminatory policies land backing from the AMA House of Delegates.