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Enable real-time Rx benefit info to boost truth in drug pricing

Health information technology tools can close information gaps among patients, doctors, payers and pharmacies.

Behavioral Health
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Top 10 stories from the November 2021 AMA Special Meeting

Evidence and equity should carry the day on public health, policing and more. Learn the biggest news from the House of Delegates’ fall gathering.
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Collaboration needed to end spread of public health misinformation

The AMA will work with other health-professional societies to stop disinformation’s harmful spread—patients’ lives and health are at stake.

Prevention & Wellness
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Sweeping plan outlined to address maternal health care inequities

Time to extend Medicaid, CHIP coverage to 12 months after the end of pregnancy as part of broader effort to promote maternal health care equity.

Population Health
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AMA sets priorities for equitable maternal health care

New policy promotes racial and ethnic equalities and expanded access to affordable health insurance for new mothers.

Press Releases
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AMA seeks more help for medical students, residents with disabilities

To improve workforce diversity and patient care, medical schools and GME institutions must remove barriers and refocus on student and trainee abilities, not limitations.

Medical School Diversity
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AMA adopts new policies on final day of Special Meeting

New positions address telehealth confidentiality, medical student training and prescription drug monitoring programs.

Press Releases
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

New positions address heat exposure protections, diverse skin tones represented in dermatology and feminine hygiene products.

Press Releases
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How policing can benefit from medicine’s evidence-based approach

AMA delegates say there are lessons that police could draw from physicians on how to scrutinize and prevent unwanted outcomes. Learn more.

Injury & Violence