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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 31, 2020

In the news: Children may carry coronavirus in noses, throats for weeks, major changes made to 2021 CPT code and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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13 Min Read

Colgate University's science-based approach to in-person classes

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by taking a behind-the-scenes look at one university's science-based approach to bring students back to campus.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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9 Min Read

Pediatricians take a look at the challenges ahead as kids head back to school

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the risks of children returning to school during the pandemic in part two of a two-part series.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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8 Min Read

Pediatricians share learnings from surge in child cases

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the impact of COVID-19 on children in part one of a two-part series.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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3 Min Read

AMA opposes HHS move to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice

The AMA opposes a new HHS declaration that permits pharmacists and pharmacy interns to administer vaccines to children between three and 18 years old.

Scope of Practice
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2 Min Read

AMA opposes expanding pharmacists’ ability to provide child vaccines

We urge HHS to reconsider the negative health repercussions of funneling children away from their primary care physicians and rescind this declaration.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 20, 2020

In the news: Black children three times more likely to die following surgery, number of people infected with coronavirus may be much higher than reported and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

Back to school: What physicians can say to parents weighing the decision

Parents are wondering if they should send their children back to school in the fall. Here’s how physicians can aid them in that decision.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

Teen prediabetes skyrockets: 3 ways physicians can help

It is critical for physicians to advance the prediabetes conversation with their younger patients. Here’s how.

Prevention & Wellness