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More needs to be done to decrease youth access to e-cigarettes

Teen e-cigarette use has fallen, yet it’s still too high given the risk of lifelong nicotine addiction. AMA calls for stronger tobacco-control efforts.

Behavioral Health
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7 Min Read

Bringing value-based care to the youngest patients

Jeffrey Bernstein, MD, a pediatrician with Privia Health, is applying lessons learned from adult health to enhance preventive care in pediatrics.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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Consent, communication & decision making: CEJA reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) presented during the AMA interim and annual meetings.

Ethical & Judicial Affairs
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After false start, FDA drags its feet on menthol cigarette ban

After 15 years of FDA stalling tactics, the AMA joins others in asking federal court to direct the agency to ban the products targeted at Black youth.

Behavioral Health
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Child safety: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Science & Public Health
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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.

Access to Care
Jun 18, 2024 ·
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Little Patients, Big IPC Challenges in Pediatric Facilities

Join AMA as health experts discuss implementing infection prevention practices in pediatric facilities.

Events
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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about treating a bee sting

Nothing ruins a summer day faster than a bee sting, which could be deadly. Neil Baman, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Geisinger, shares more.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 Min Read

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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Population Health
Health System Spotlight