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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 20, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 booster shots for patients 65+ and those at high risk, administration addressing public health linked to extreme heat, 2021 Overdose Epidemic Report.

Publications & Newsletters
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AMA backs CDC on COVID vaccine booster for health care professionals

CDC’s recommendation is a critical step to preserve our nation’s health care capacity and prevent illness among health care workers.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

Another year of virtual interviews: What pre-meds must know

Medical school admissions interviews will be largely virtual during the 2021–2022 application cycle. Thanks, Delta variant.

Prep for Med School
Older woman on a laptop having a virtual medical visit or telehealth appointment with a physician
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Medicare should pay for telehealth list services after pandemic

Learn about the AMA’s other comments on the 2022 Medicare physician pay schedule in areas such as clinical labor pricing and diabetes prevention.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 Min Read

Statement on ACIP recommendation for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster

ACIP’s recommendation will allow physicians and other vaccine providers to offer a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine to those patients who need it.

Press Releases
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Ochsner Health on helping patients & community post-Hurricane Ida

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Ochsner Health on protecting patients and community post-Hurricane Ida.

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Sustainability
Moving Medicine Video Update
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8 Min Read

What it’s like in critical care medicine: Shadowing Dr. Sanghavi

AMA member Devang Sanghavi, MD, believes critical care is the most gratifying field in medicine, requiring compassion and communication.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Woman wearing a mask and rolling up her sleeve to get a vaccination from a physician
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Essential tips from physicians on COVID-19 vaccines

More people need to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Find out what doctors wish patients knew about the impact of COVID-19 vaccination.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares vaccine updates on boosters & young children [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 vaccine approval for boosters and young children.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast