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Federal student-loan changes would worsen physician shortage

As drafted, provisions in the budget-reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives would make medical school more expensive. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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11 Min Read

AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges physicians face and what's next for the AMA.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for June 3, 2025: AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association
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AMA president on challenges doctors still face and what's next for the American Medical Association

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges physicians face and what's next for the AMA.

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Leadership
AMA Update
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Southern border: Extension of family detention

The current undocumented immigration crisis is creating pressing medical issues at the southern border. Here’s how the AMA is advocating for the health and safety of undocumented immigrants.

Population Health
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13 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about lung cancer screening

By the time lung cancer signs and symptoms develop, it’s harder to treat. But screening and prevention can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
E-cigarette
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5 Min Read

High court sends e-cigarette case back to 5th Circuit

Supreme Court says 5th Circuit Court of Appeals erred in ruling that the FDA acted in arbitrary and capricious fashion on e-cigarettes. 

Judicial Advocacy
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5 Min Read

Born in Detroit, this suicide-prevention model works nationwide

Learn how implementation of Henry Ford Health’s pioneering, evidence-based team approach is saving lives across the country.

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Behavioral Health
Health System Spotlight
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7 Min Read

Study details how senior doctors—a lot of them—experience ageism

Ageism affects physicians in some universal ways, but also some unique ways. Learn how to protect older doctors for everyone’s benefit.

Physician Health
UPDATED
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4 Min Read

AI in medical education

Learn more about how AI can impact medical education.

ChangeMedEd Initiative