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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 13, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 vaccines effective, no credible data on booster shots, administration to distribute monoclonal antibodies, obesity rates are rising.

Publications & Newsletters
Christine Sinsky, MD
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4 Min Read

How private practice helped this doctor find work-life balance

Christine Sinsky, MD, says her private practice setting was a blessing in disguise and set her on a path to helping doctors transform their daily work.

Private Practices
Young boy being checked by a physician, both wearing masks
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3 Min Read

HHS allocates $25.5 billion to cover financial losses from COVID-19

Applications are now being accepted, through Oct. 26, to help physician practices affected between July 2020 and April 2021. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
Three women having a meeting at an open office space
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about dusting off social rust

Stuck at home for nearly two years, many Americans feel their social skills are rusty. Learn how to overcome that social anxiety while staying safe.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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16 Min Read

Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation on physician mental health

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Corey and Jennifer Feist about the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
Man sitting on floor against a wall with right hand covering face
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5 Min Read

For doctors hit hard by COVID-19 stress, there are tools to help

Pandemic’s emotionally pulverizing impact must not be borne alone. Learn about AMA resources to help doctors and health professionals make it through.

Physician Health
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3 Min Read

Can physicians decline unvaccinated patients?

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics provides guidance for physicians on seeing patients who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA COVID-19 Guides
Two women on a teleconference call using a laptop.
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4 Min Read

Survey shows video telehealth’s broad reach 6 months into pandemic

AMA report details which physician specialties embraced telehealth and how often they used it. Congress must do its part to maintain telehealth’s momentum.

Digital
Female patient and physician talking during a patient visit, both wearing masks
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4 Min Read

How to have crucial conversations with vaccine-hesitant patients

When speaking with patients who are reluctant to be vaccinated against COVID-19, stop playing the numbers game. Keep calm and tell real stories.

Prevention & Wellness