African-American Population Care

Press ReleasesSep 21, 2021

Report shows decreases in opioid prescribing, increase in overdoses

The AMA is urging policymakers to join physicians to reduce mortality and improve patient outcomes by removing barriers to evidence-based care.

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Health EquitySep 20, 2021

City-level data reveals health inequities are far from inevitable

New book from AMA researcher details how research, equity-focused data analysis and community mobilization can help slash health inequities.

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Medicare & MedicaidSep 9, 2021

Congress must tackle Medicare pay, telehealth in reconciliation

Massive budget-reconciliation package should stop 2022 Medicare physician payment cliff and keep telehealth’s momentum going after pandemic.

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Population CareSep 3, 2021

Empowering Black communities to boost COVID-19 vaccination

Medical student LaShyra “Lash” Nolen, an AMA member, leads a project to deliver culturally sensitive, accurate information in marginalized communities.

Women Physicians

Women in Medicine Month 2020 highlights

Highlights from 2020 Women in Medicine Month, including videos and webinars.

Population CareAug 26, 2021

LaShyra Nolen empowers Black community with accurate COVID info

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to empower the Black community with accurate COVID-19 info.

Public HealthAug 24, 2021

Doctors urge FDA action on new menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars

New cigarettes marketed as boosting “menthol to more menthol” while cigars boast chocolate and vanilla swirl. Time for feds to put a stop to them.

Public HealthAug 23, 2021

Gerald Harmon, MD, says don't socially distance from your doctor

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, about patients returning to care.

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Essential tips from physicians on COVID-19 vaccines

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Know the options to secure your physician retirement income

Residency programs should trumpet no-tolerance approach on racism

Raising her hand to help build U.S. addiction-medicine workforce

What it’s like in critical care medicine: Shadowing Dr. Sanghavi

Residents offer M4s their top lessons on the Match process

Sept. 24, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Sept. 24, 2021: State Advocacy Update

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Future meetings of the AMA House of Delegates

November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD and Section Meetings

CME: Council on Medical Education reports

Medical education leadership opportunities

Medical Student Section (MSS) advocacy & policy

PPPS November 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

AMA Research Challenge

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 13, 2021