Aug 10, 2020 ·
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Video conference: The critical role of health care professionals during COVID-19

Join a live video conversation with FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn to discuss the critical role of health care practitioners during COVID-19.

Events
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Health care experts look at innovation supporting physicians during the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by supporting innovation for physicians, practices and health systems.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 ways the pandemic is changing the fellowship match process

The COVID-19 pandemic is complicating the fellowship match, but applicants can make moves to strengthen their candidacy, a recent article says.

Medical Fellowships
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Why so many patients still can’t connect to doctors via telehealth

Telehealth is essential for older adults with multiple chronic conditions and higher risk for COVID-19. But millions are unable or unready to connect.

Digital
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Over 200,000 Missourians will get covered with Medicaid expansion

Missouri voters take a step to improve the health of people in their state by approving a state constitution amendment to expand Medicaid eligibility.

Access to Care
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7 questions patients might ask about managing risk and wearing masks

With the change in mask wearing recommendations, patients might be confused. Here is how physicians can respond to some of those patient questions.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 3, 2020

In the news: Young adults with COVID-19 may take weeks to recover, review finds U.S. vaccines are safe and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Patrice Harris, MD, MA, discusses the nation's drug overdose epidemic

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 nation's drug overdose epidemic and COVID-19.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update
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Physicians: Antibiotic resistance is a problem, but not in my office

Outpatient antibiotic stewardship is needed to improve prescribing and address the threat of antibiotic resistance. How do physicians feel about the issue?

Behavioral Health