Half of planet earth on fire
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3 MIN READ

U.S. health system must come to terms with its environmental impact

The health system harms communities with its solid, liquid and gas emissions. Learn how health care organizations and policymakers can respond.

Public Health
Trees and streams in the shape of human lungs
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4 MIN READ

For Oregon doctors, climate change’s health impact is self-evident

Heat killed hundreds last year in the Pacific Northwest. Learn more from a top MD at Kaiser Permanente Northwest about the climate change health crisis.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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20 MIN READ

Climate change's effects on human health with Colin Cave, MD [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing climate change's effects on human health.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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20 MIN READ

Climate change's effects on human health with Colin Cave, MD

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing climate change's effects on human health.

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Public Health
AMA Update
Jerry Abraham, MD
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: When fighting climate change, don’t overlook health equity

Throughout the pandemic, AMA member Jerry Abraham, MD, MPH, CMQ, has advocated for equitable vaccine distribution. Now he’s taking on climate change.

Public Health
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2 MIN READ

Aug. 19, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on the Inflation Reduction Act

Bill addresses 3 major health issues but not Medicare pay reform in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
U.S. Capitol building
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5 MIN READ

Bill addresses 3 major health issues, but not Medicare pay reform

Inflation Reduction Act targets health insurance affordability, climate change and prescription drug costs—leaving Medicare pay reform for another day.

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Patient Support & Advocacy
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 25, 2022

In the news: chronic health issues in young adults, deadly bacteria in soil and water samples, handling extreme heat risks, long COVID symptoms and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Empty plate with a globe in the center
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4 MIN READ

What a sustainable diet means—for your patients and the planet

Physicians may not appreciate the influence they have on behaviors that will shape Earth’s future. Learn more with the AMA about sustainable diets.

Public Health