Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, MHS
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6 Min Read

How to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black patients

The first step is to reckon with the U.S. medical system’s ugly and racist history. Learn more with the AMA about the way forward.

Infectious Diseases
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3 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 21, 2020

In the news: CDC’s ACIP recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine, new SARS-CoV-2 strain may be in U.S., COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, 74% of American adults overweight.

Publications & Newsletters
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7 Min Read

A look back: What we've learned with the COVID-19 update

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 back at 190 episodes to reveal lessons learned and the way forward.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Illustration of workspace with person having discussion on desktop computer screen
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4 Min Read

5 ways doctors can improve leadership communication during crisis

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important for physician leaders to share the right message at the right time in the right way.

Sustainability
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6 Min Read

Temporary Stark Law waivers during COVID-19

Read details about the HHS and CMS guidelines on the Stark Law blanket waivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the temporary exemptions of sanctions.

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Sustainability
AMA COVID-19 Guides
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11 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, discusses next steps for the approved Moderna vaccine

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 final COVID-19 numbers for 2020 and the new Moderna vaccine.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Physician sanitizing PPE equipment
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5 Min Read

In Iowa, addressing PPE shortages with ionized hydrogen peroxide

Learn how University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics reprocesses N95 masks to help optimize PPE supply amid COVID-19 shortages.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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15 Min Read

Epidemiologists answer questions about COVID-19 and mutations

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 lingering questions around COVID-19, including mutations and holiday gathering transmissions.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Health care workers transferring a patient
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3 Min Read

Horrific COVID-19 surge demands readiness on crisis standards of care

AMA joins National Academy of Medicine to urge that political, health care officials get ready to quickly handle tragic shortages of care resources.

Infectious Diseases