Hands using pulse oximeter
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4 Min Read

How COVID-19 telemonitoring sets model for other acute conditions

The University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics effort achieved a hospitalization rate 50% lower than average, and offers lessons beyond COVID-19.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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2 Min Read

Statement on ACIP recommendation for COVID vaccine booster for children

We applaud the ACIP for their thoughtful deliberations and recommendation supporting that children ages 5-11 should receive a booster dose.

Press Releases
May 19, 2022 ·
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COVID-19 shadow pandemic: Mental health impacts on patients & care teams

This webinar from the AMA focuses on mental health impacts on patients and care teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the recording and download the slides.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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AMA announces CPT update for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Provisional codes assigned to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for young children.

Press Releases
Man ascends steps; one step is a human helping hand
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In pandemic’s 3rd year, medical educators also feel strains

The AMA is outlining the steps needed to support overburdened faculty members and ensure that medical education rebounds from COVID-19’s disruptions.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
Masked young child holding up sleeve after receiving vaccination
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5 Min Read

Striking CDC data to share with COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant parents

Data on 5–11-year-olds from Omicron’s peak shows vaccination’s protective power. With boosters recommended, learn how one doctor talks with parents.

Prevention & Wellness
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10 Min Read

Over one million American lives lost to COVID with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [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 the milestone of one million COVID-19 deaths in the U.S.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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10 Min Read

Over one million American lives lost to COVID with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the milestone of one million COVID-19 deaths in the U.S.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Physician examining the heart of an elderly person wearing medical mask with a stethoscope
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5 Min Read

3 tips for doctors trying to manage long COVID’s cardiac symptoms

Many of long COVID’s most troubling symptoms are cardiovascular in nature. An American College of Cardiology expert panel outlines the issue.

Infectious Diseases