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Providing mental health aid to New York front-line physicians

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 In the second of a two-part series about lessons learned in New York, with efforts of providing mental health assistance.

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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Data from 10 cities show COVID-19 impact based on poverty, race

Poverty plays a role in deaths and infections, but racism was still a factor in higher income areas. Learn why further community study is needed.

Health Equity
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To prevent SARS-CoV-2 spread in hospitals, look “offstage” too

A study of asymptomatic workers at a Houston hospital uncovered curious clusters of cases, emphasizing the need for uniform PPE and surveillance.

Infectious Diseases
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Lessons learned in one of the nation’s first hot spots

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 In the first of a two-part series about lessons learned in New York, one of the nation’s first hot spots.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Med students: These 6 factors dictate resuming clinical training

The factors that determine whether students will return to the wards—and stay on them—include patient volume and adequate faculty bandwidth for supervision.

Clinical Rotations
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6 changes Ochsner made during the pandemic to protect physicians

Before COVID-19, well-being strategies centered around practice efficiency and leadership development, but as the pandemic hit it required a quick shift in focus.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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Dr. Fauci outlines 5 ways to blunt COVID-19 pandemic’s resurgence

Still stuck in pandemic’s first wave, it’s critical to cut U.S. caseloads before flu season hits. The nation’s leading infectious disease expert details how.

Infectious Diseases
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Medicare moving forward with planned E/M office visit changes

AMA helping physician practices get full benefit of simplified coding and documentation guidelines.

Press Releases
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Mira Irons, MD, on what’s behind the continuing high number of new cases

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 continuing high number of new cases.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update