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Physicians take on vital new role: COVID-19 vaccine myth-busters

Physicians play a pivotal part in separating facts from falsehoods to help ensure as many Americans as possible obtain COVID-19 vaccination protection.

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How the AMA plans to tackle root causes of U.S. health inequities

Within the organization and across health care, the AMA will push upstream to tackle the forces driving the inequities that pervade American medicine.

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What we need to advance equity: reflection, partnership, accountability

With new plan, the AMA will use its resources and influence to help dismantle structural racism and work toward a more equitable future for all people.

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Donald J. Palmisano, MD, JD; J. Edward Hill, MD; Ardis Dee Hoven, MD; John C. Nelson, MD, MPH.
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4 former AMA presidents reflect on COVID-19 and more

The last year has been tough on all seniors. Four former AMA presidents—all seniors—share how they have persevered and what they have learned.

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Time to nix the “family glitch” and make these other ACA fixes

Correcting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) “family glitch” will enhance the improvements made to this landmark law under the latest pandemic relief plan.

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Our Black maternal health crisis is an American tragedy

Black women are at least three times more likely than white women to die as a result of pregnancy. We must tackle this national calamity together.

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Susan R. Bailey, MD
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Questions still surround cannabis use and public health

More scientific research is needed to fully document the public health, medical and economic consequences tied to cannabis use.

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Give physician offices a greater shot at vaccine supply

Distributing vaccines to physician practices nationwide will increase our reach and overcome several obstacles simultaneously.

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Speaking out against structural racism at JAMA and across health care

Many were hurt by a recent JAMA tweet and podcast. We are taking steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again as we address the pervasive public health threat of racism.

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