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AMA adopts policies to improve osteoporosis education

The policy supports healthy aging by addressing a disease that affects an estimated 10 million Americans.

Press Releases
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Doctors are fighting to boost patient access to anti-obesity meds

GLP-1s and other anti-obesity medications help millions manage and prevent chronic disease, but too many lack access. The AMA aims to change that.

Chronic Diseases
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AMA adopts new policies to improve affordable access to obesity treatments

New policies were adopted while advancing broader efforts to address prescription drug affordability and insurance coverage barriers.

Press Releases
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AMA moves to head off doctor burnout, violence in healthcare

Excessive productivity requirements and the prospect of violence contribute to physician burnout. The AMA is raising the alarm. 

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Physician Health
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Immigration issues: Visas and green cards

The AMA opposes policies that create unnecessary stress for our IMG physicians and their families and exacerbate the physician workforce shortage by further limiting the ability of certain non-US citizen IMGs to receive a visa or green card.

International Med Ed
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Pondering direct primary care? 10 potential benefits and drawbacks

For physicians considering direct primary care practice, there are important considerations before getting started.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Private equity firing wrongly crossed into practicing medicine

One practice’s experience after private equity sale sparked a lawsuit. California Medical Association asks court to protect physician decision-making.

Judicial Advocacy
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Shape your state’s hardship exemptions to Medicaid work requirements

It’s up to states to put short-term hardship exemption mechanisms in place. AMA urges Trump administration to avoid narrow definition of “medical frailty.”

Access to Care
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Deepfake “doctors” are a problem—here are 7 keys to stopping them

There’s a need for clear, enforceable protections against unauthorized AI generated deepfakes that threaten patient safety. Learn more with the AMA.

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Digital
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