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Retroville trade center on April 3, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine
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Targeting civilians and health care in war is unconscionable

The Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians, hospitals and clinics are outrageous and must stop now. Learn how you can aid medical relief efforts.

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What we really need boosted is the overall vaccination rate

As CDC authorizes fourth COVID-19 shot for many, tens of millions still haven’t had a first dose. Doctors must redouble their efforts to change that.

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Health care worker, seen through an exterior window, pushing stretcher in hospital hallway.
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How we can honor the legacy and memory of Dr. Lorna Breen

Our AMA offers multiple resources addressing severe pandemic-related burnout, in addition to measures taken under the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act.

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Physician walking down an empty hallway
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Why we must act now to ensure an adequate physician workforce

Fewer physicians available to treat the increased demands of an aging population is an issue we must tackle today to avoid a crisis tomorrow.

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Hand holding prescription medication
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I’m used to my patients’ prior auth hassles. Then came Mom’s.

Excessive prior authorization processes pose a significant obstacle to the quality of care our patients need and deserve.

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Mobile phone with paper hand
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Stopping misinformation, restoring trust are steps on same journey

Misinformation related to COVID-19, and the profound loss of trust in subject-matter experts, continue to pose dire threats to public health.

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Person receiving a booster shot
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Are you boosted? If you’re eligible, now’s the time to act

As physicians, we play a critical role in assuring patients that COVID-19 booster shots are not only safe and effective, but absolutely necessary.

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Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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Threats, intimidation against doctors and health workers must end

Attacks against physicians and other health professionals—already frequent targets of physical and verbal assaults—have only grown in the COVID-19 era.

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Operation of blood donation on table
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The FDA must lift its discriminatory blood-donor policy

Amid crisis in nation’s blood supply, it’s time to pursue a rational approach and stop policy that prevents many gay and bisexual men from giving blood.

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