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AMA plans advocacy outreach to expand colorectal screening

Building on the efficacy of colorectal cancer screening, AMA endorsed a plan to work with physicians, payers to make screening more available and affordable.

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AMA presents government service award to NIH director

AMA presented Dr. Michael M. Gottesman, deputy director for Intramural Research at NIH, with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of the nation

AMA adopted new policies during the voting session of the AMA's Interim Meeting aimed at improving the health of the nation.

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AMA announces new modules to help physicians use cancer panel testing

The two new online educational modules will help physicians determine when cancer panel testing is appropriate for patients and how to interpret test results.

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Cancer medical home model cuts costs, improves care

The Come Home concept can save $20,000 per patient. The approach is being adopted across the nation for Medicare patients.

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AMA urges legislation to ban dangerous coal-tar sealcoats

The AMA adopted policy aimed at reducing or ending the use of coal-tar-based sealcoats that are used and applied on pavement and playgrounds across the country

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VP Biden asks physicians to help fight cancer by sharing health data

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden called for physicians to break down walls that prevent sharing health data. Access to health data will be an essential component in the fight against cancer.

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How doctors are developing new payment models for their specialties

New regulations under MACRA are driving many specialty physicians to proactively develop alternative payment models. The American Society for Radiation Oncology created 2 payment models that work for patients and practices.

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Small programs are taking on big problems with drugs, cancer

Community and medical organizations are teaming up to prevent the tragic consequences of drug misuse and preventable cancers. These programs are educating communities about safe practices and healthy behaviors.

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