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5 evidence-based steps to end the overdose epidemic

Shame and stigma won’t save lives. Learn with the AMA about what effective policy looks like.

Behavioral Health
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AMA applauds FDA’s new guidance to reduce sodium in U.S. food supply

AMA commends the FDA for its new guidance aimed at reducing the amount of sodium added to the nation’s food supply.

Press Releases
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Rescinding Title X restrictions is a win for patients, physicians

The Biden administration move will restore access to family-planning services for millions of patients who have low incomes or no insurance coverage.

Judicial Advocacy
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What doctors wish employers knew about COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Effectively implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates can be a puzzle for employers. Two physicians clear up the confusion.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Why doctors back state COVID-19 vaccine mandates for health care

Physicians strongly support New York’s new COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases
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Why organized medicine must “clean up” to advance health equity

The AMA and other physician organizations offer candid apologies for their history of racial exclusion. Learn why that’s needed to right today’s wrongs.

Health Equity
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Women in medical schools: Dig into latest record-breaking numbers

Women are the majority among medical students in both DO- and MD-granting medical schools, but more work on physician gender equity remains.

Medical School Diversity
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COVID-19’s impact on women physicians’ work life in academia

Women were already underrepresented in academic medicine faculty leadership positions. Now many ponder quitting or cutting back, a survey shows

Health Equity
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Why physician competence should be top of mind, every day

It undergirds professional autonomy and the privilege of self-regulation. Learn with the AMA about self-assessment and self-awareness strategies.

Ethics