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3 Min Read

5 principles to wisely spend opioid litigation settlement funds

State and local policymakers must avoid the wasteful mistakes of the 1990s’ Big Tobacco settlement. Learn more with the AMA.

Behavioral Health
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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5 Min Read

Pandemic exposes dire need to rebuild public health infrastructure

While overcoming COVID-19 will be a significant victory, the larger campaign to rebuild our public health infrastructure will remain before us.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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2 Min Read

Health care, employer groups announce principles for universal coverage

Affordable Coverage Coalition lays out path to expand health coverage.

Press Releases
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12 Min Read

Christy Rentmeester, PhD, on standards of care and ethics during COVID

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 moral distress during the pandemic and the standards of care and ethics.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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18 Min Read

COVID-19: Advocacy Progress Report

View the AMA's progress report on the advocacy actions taken to help affect change during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA COVID-19 Guides
Elderly man receiving vaccine from physician
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5 Min Read

FDA’s vaccine efforts expand to developing public confidence

Traditionally, the FDA’s role has been to ensure vaccines are safe and effective. A new role involves boosting public confidence in its approval process.

Infectious Diseases
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11 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, talks about the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant [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 COVID variants and the latest on vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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5 Min Read

It’s OK to not be OK: Building well-being in your health care culture

Learn more with the AMA about how this health system is taking a deliberate approach to fighting physician burnout.

Physician Health
Pregnant person receiving vaccine
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2 Min Read

Don’t deny COVID-19 vaccine on account of pregnancy

Pregnant women are at higher risk of serious COVID-19 outcomes, but some have been denied vaccination. AMA joins over 20 organizations to say that’s wrong.

Population Health