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6 Min Read

The latest on smoking cessation: 8 things physicians should know

Quitting is more important than ever because smoking reduces lung capacity and increases the risk for many respiratory infections. Learn what physicians can do.

Behavioral Health
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15 Min Read

July 10, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Pulling out of the WHO puts the U.S. at grave risk in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Sen. Lamar Alexander
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6 Min Read

COVID-19 exposed systemic weak points. How to get it right next time.

The AMA details for Senate HELP Committee Chair Lamar Alexander how the nation’s health system should be changed to better prepare for the next pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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14 Min Read

June 12, 2020: National Advocacy Update

HHS will distribute funds to physicians who participate in Medicaid and CHIP and more National Advocacy Update news.

Advocacy Update
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52 Min Read

Prioritizing Equity video series: COVID-19 & Native Voices in the Field

Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, speaks with a panel of leading Native voices on how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted inequities that impact Native communities across the country.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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44 Min Read

Prioritizing Equity video series: Strengthening the Public Health Infrastructure to Battle Crises

AMA’s Chief Health Equity Officer Aletha Maybank MD, MPH, hosts a panel with a group of health experts and leaders in minority communities across the nation to discuss health equity during the pandemic.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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17 Min Read

AMA, leading physician orgs urge additional COVID-19 legislative steps

Physician organizations urge additional federal support for physician practices that are financially battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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Feb. 14, 2020: State Advocacy Update

AMA opposes the OptumRx EPCS home delivery requirement grace period, which may conflict with state laws.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 20, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Walmart EPCS delay, new tool from AMA, APA and ASAM and more in the AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update