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Public HealthJun 11, 2021

What doctors wish patients knew about post-COVID anxiety

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted patients’ mental health. It has also led to anxiety about reopening. Here’s how patients can cope.

Physician HealthJun 10, 2021

Q&A: “Chief people officer” strives to keep patients, colleagues well

Permanente Medical Groups are innovators in keeping patients healthy. T. Ruth Chang, MD, MPH, extends this effort to her colleagues and staff.

Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD handing a new mother in a hospital bed her newborn.

Population CareJun 2, 2021

Q&A: How Ochsner Health gives moms a digital connection to care

Ochsner helps moms measure vitals at home and share them with doctors. Some in Congress—alarmed by rising U.S. maternal death rate—want to take the idea national.

SustainabilityMay 24, 2021

Q&A: How this medical group emerged stronger from the pandemic

COVID-19 accelerated care innovation for Kaiser Permanente and Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, which excel in telehealth and Medicare Advantage.

A stethoscope sitting on a multicolored bar graph.

Health EquityMay 21, 2021

5 ways to use quality improvement tools to tackle health inequities

The data-driven approach health systems use to improve care also can help identify and cut pervasive health inequities. Learn more with the AMA.

Public HealthMay 7, 2021

Why holistic view is needed to treat COVID-19 long-haul symptoms

Patients with lingering COVID-19 symptoms such as brain fog, anxiety and depression find help—and a home—in Atlantic Health System’s recovery center.

Health care worker administering vaccine

Public HealthApr 29, 2021

Q&A: How this health system gets patients back for 2nd vaccine dose

AMA member Bryan Batson, MD, reflects on COVID-19 vaccine rollout, distribution and how Hattiesburg Clinic plans to address ongoing vaccination.

Public HealthApr 21, 2021

Freeing up hospital beds with a COVID-19 surveillance program

Ochsner Health’s COVID-19 surveillance program helps physician rest more easily in the knowledge their patients are safely monitored at home.

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Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses COVID-19 vaccines and variants

Telehealth Immersion Program: Past events

Telehealth Immersion Program: 2021 events

Physicians call for clarity on IMG credentialing, licensure

Dale Okorodudu, MD, on the need for more Black men in medicine

Buying a house during residency? Be prepared for a seller’s market

USMLE Step 3 prep: Accurately managing allergic rhinitis

June 18, 2021: National Advocacy Update

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House of Delegates, AMA Board and AMA Councils candidates' election

Highlights from the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting

Council on Medical Service Reports

Telemedicine/telehealth: Council on Medical Service reports

Section Involvement Grant program for recruitment and engagement

YPS June 2021 Meeting highlights

United States Adopted Names approved stems

Time to pursue patient-centered payment models designed by doctors