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5 Min Read

Physicians: Share 3 keys for kids wrestling with remote learning

Parents have questions about virtual learning and what’s best for their children. Here are some essentials that physicians can discuss.

Population Health
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3 Min Read

New research shows increase in Americans with uncontrolled high blood pressure

AMA and AHA reaffirm shared commitment to equip physicians and all Americans, particularly communities of color, with resources to lower blood pressure rates.

Press Releases
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9 Min Read

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses latest trends as schools and universities reopen

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 trends, including concerns for the number of cases in some states.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Are your patients lonely during COVID-19? They’re not alone

Loneliness is an increasingly shared American experience. Learn with the AMA how to talk about it with patients and policymakers.

Infectious Diseases
2 Min Read

HHS declaration on pharmacists’ scope of practice & COVID-19

Recently HHS issued a declaration entitled “Third Amendment to Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID–19.” Learn more.

Scope of Practice
17 Min Read

Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, explores the context of public health to improve equity

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 health equity news, including the understanding of context in public health.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

AMA announces new CPT codes as COVID-19 advancements expand

Two new CPT code additions report medical services sparked by the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

How Google, Apple can help assure contact tracing guards privacy

Tech giants team up on a smartphone COVID-19 exposure-notification system. Learn what the companies must do to help address patient privacy

HIPAA
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17 Min Read

AMA celebrates the kick-off to Women in Medicine month

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with special episodes about women in medicine throughout September.

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Women Physicians
AMA Update