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3 Min Read

Medical consensus: Follow evidence on coronavirus vaccine review

78% of Americans are worried that politics will drive SARS-CoV-2 vaccine decision-making. Here’s how to make sure science carries the day.

Infectious Diseases
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12 Min Read

AMA experts on easing patient concerns about the safety of preventive exams

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by recognizing the continued sacrifices of health care workers during the pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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3 Min Read

Budget deal includes critical loan-repayment relief for doctors

Changes to terms of Medicare advance payment programs lift an “economic sword hanging over physician practices,” says AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD.

Medicare & Medicaid
COVID-19 testing
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3 Min Read

Why CDC was right to revise coronavirus testing guidelines

The agency has walked back guidance posted to its website that advised against testing asymptomatic patients exposed to COVID-19.

Infectious Diseases
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15 Min Read

What's within our control to slow the pandemic’s death toll?

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 loss of more than 200 thousand lives in the U.S. and how we can slow down the death toll.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Marking the tragic milestone of 200,000 COVID-19 deaths

Each death is an irreplaceable loss, and we can’t grow numb to the suffering. We must renew our efforts to prevent further infections and deaths.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Surgical instruments
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3 Min Read

As med ed goes remote, gross anatomy offers in-person learning

Even with COVID-19 forcing preclinical course work online, in-person anatomy training is taking place at some schools—with significant modifications.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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3 Min Read

North Carolina Medical Society, AMA partner to prevent type 2 diabetes

Effort aims to reach an estimated 2.8 million North Carolina residents living with prediabetes.

Press Releases
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9 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, looks at the latest news on CDC guidance and vaccine trials

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 latest numbers and news, including the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, CDC guidance and vaccine trials.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update