A very well lit, empty examination room.
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4 Min Read

COVID-19 has made it worse for already struggling private practices

Private physician practices continue to face challenges driven by administrative burdens. Here is what needs to be done to improve practice sustainability.

Private Practices
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6 Min Read

Jan. 8, 2021: National Advocacy Update

President signs omnibus spending package providing new round of COVID-19 relief and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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14 Min Read

Howard Bauchner, MD, shares his medical and scientific wish list

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by taking a look at the state of vaccines and seeking answers to key COVID-19 questions.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Susan R. Bailey, MD, opening remarks at the State Advocacy Summit
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Pandemic tops advocacy agenda, but isn’t the only item of business

A new year with new governors, state legislators and regulators, is a chance to recalibrate health care priorities but some 2020 issues still need advocacy.

State Advocacy
Person receiving a vaccine.
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5 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccination: Altering doses? Data doesn’t back it

Frustration with sluggish vaccine rollout is contributing to push for untested vaccination regimens. Learn why that’s the wrong direction to pursue.

Infectious Diseases
Person checking blood pressure
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4 Min Read

How to address hypertension control during the COVID-19 pandemic

With too many patients putting off care for their chronic conditions, learn with the AMA about how physicians can prioritize hypertension control.

Prevention & Wellness
Physician and a coronavirus vaccine
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4 Min Read

Answering health professionals’ COVID-19 vaccination questions

As physicians and other health professionals navigate COVID-19 vaccination distribution, a new video series is designed to provide answers to key questions.

Infectious Diseases
Heerod Malekghassemi
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4 Min Read

Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Heerod Malekghassemi

His research on how front-line workers responded to PPE shortages earned Heerod Malekghassemi a spot in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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20 Min Read

AMA's president and president-elect discuss AMA's goals for 2021

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 AMA's priorities for 2021, the outlook for the pandemic, and initiatives to support patients and physicians.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update