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100,000 “Dreamers” get boost in access to health care coverage

New rule means Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients can get covered at HealthCare.gov, but they’re still ineligible for Medicaid, CHIP.

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Little Patients, Big IPC Challenges in Pediatric Facilities

Health experts discuss implementing infection prevention practices in pediatric facilities.

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Parents’ inability to pay won’t stop these doctors from caring for kids

Texas Children’s Community Cares program offers high-quality care for children regardless of their family’s insurance status or income.

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Health System Spotlight
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Pearl of the Week: Screening assessments for young patients

Find resources to help your primary care practice address mental health in children and adolescents.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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Kaplan USMLE Step 3: Teen with a newly enlarged heart

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 17-year-old complains of severe chest pain and a cardiac exam reveals a leathery rub on systole and diastole.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 Prep Questions
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Firearm injury prevention, safety tips and secure storage: Why do pediatricians ask about guns? [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about firearm injury prevention.

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Injury & Violence
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AMA Update for April 19, 2024: Firearm injury prevention, safety tips and secure storage: Why do pediatricians ask about guns?
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Firearm injury prevention, safety tips and secure storage: Why do pediatricians ask about guns?

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about firearm injury prevention.

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Family doctor welcoming parent and child
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New rules will help boost coverage, protect consumers

The AMA welcomes Biden administration moves to crack down on junk health insurance and streamline Medicaid, CHIP enrollment. Learn more.

Access to Care
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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: Choking child comes to ED. What’s next?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 5-year-old boy begins coughing and gagging while eating peanuts. What is the appropriate initial step in management?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2 Prep Questions