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November 2021 Special Meeting health equity education

Find information for health equity education opportunities that will be available at the November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD.

Advocacy UpdateOct 22, 2021

Oct. 22, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports passage of the TRIUMPH Act to combat maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Overdose EpidemicOct 15, 2021

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.

Overdose Epidemic

AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force recommendations

Learn more about the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force's recommendations to help physicians to take action on evidence-based interventions.

Press ReleasesSep 29, 2021

New AMA Substance Use & Pain Care Task Force urges action to help patients

Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force recommendations aim to promote evidence-based policy to help end the drug-related overdose and death epidemic.

Overdose EpidemicSep 27, 2021

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reviews the 2021 Overdose Epidemic Report

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on findings from the 2021 Overdose Epidemic Report.

Overdose Epidemic

Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose epidemic

Learn more about physicians’ actions toward ending the nation’s drug-related overdose and death epidemic—and what still needs to be done.

LeadershipAug 20, 2021

We must reverse drop in U.S. life expectancy that preceded pandemic

Life expectancy was declining well before the pandemic accelerated its pace, but a greater focus on social determinants of health can help reverse this trend.

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How medical schools are driving better BP measurement

How doctors can help patients with low health literacy

Physician leaders, patient access drive Privia Health’s ACO success

Another COVID-19 pandemic outcome: Busier physician EHR inboxes

At NYU, coaching helps medical students’ move to residency

AMA seeks more help for medical students, residents with disabilities

From poster to print: Get published as a medical student, resident

Medical student leadership opportunities

Nov. 19, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Nov. 19, 2021: State Advocacy Update

This holiday season, set them up for med school success

New group benefits help practices recruit, retain talented staff

AMA House of Delegates Health Equity Forum

November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates overview

Health insurance: Council on Medical Service reports

Health care costs & value: Council on Medical Service reports

YPS members and news highlights

YPS November 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

AMA Research Challenge

Ricardo Correa, MD, on value of med student and resident research