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Telehealth advances, mental health focus are changes worth keeping

COVID-19 has spotlighted mental health while advancing the reach of telehealth. We should build on these positive changes.

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June 2021 AMA Special Meeting: 10 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians, residents and medical students will consider at their virtual meeting June 11–16.
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AMA statement on health equity plan discussions leading up to HOD meeting

Plan was released by the AMA in May and developed and informed by policies passed by the House of Delegates.

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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.

Health Equity
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How 3 major policy moves cement AMA’s commitment to health equity

House of Delegates’ action detailing racism’s harms show the dedication to advancing health equity in medical education, delivery, research and practice.

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Telehealth resource center: AMA policy resources

Telehealth provides a way for physicians to provide care while keeping patients safe in their homes. Learn about AMA Policies on telehealth and related topics to telehealth services.

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AMA applauds CDC for recognizing racism as a public health threat

AMA will continue pushing for anti-racist policies and practices for all people.

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AMA applauds Biden executive actions to curb gun violence

The AMA applauds today’s action by the Biden Administration to require background checks for ghost guns.

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Why doctors must grasp patients’ context in trauma-informed care

Emotionally harmful trauma doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and can have a long-lasting impact on patients’ health. Learn more with the AMA.

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