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11 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, discusses the vaccine rollout

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 the progress of the vaccination rollout.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

How the pandemic has spiked stress for many med school applicants

Nearly 40%, stressed out by application process, ponder giving up physician dream, and COVID-19’s not helping. For pre-meds, resilience is a virtue.

Prep for Med School
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16 Min Read

Experts discuss how pandemic has changed palliative care

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 palliative care during the pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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3 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 4, 2021

In the news: U.K. coronavirus variant, FDA on COVID-19 vaccine doses, COVID-19 vaccine distribution, CDC model suggests asymptomatic people spread most COVID-19 cases.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew to make the most of telehealth

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven unprecedented use of telehealth. Find out how to ensure each telehealth visit is productive for patient care.

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Digital
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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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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5 Min Read

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