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4 Min Read

Help patients adjust to telehealth by remembering the human touch

Learn with the AMA how virtual visits can strengthen connections with patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Digital
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5 Min Read

6 takeaways doctors should know about the new SMBP policy statement

A joint policy statement from the AMA and American Heart Association reviews the effectiveness of self-measured blood pressure monitoring in diagnosing and managing hypertension.

Prevention & Wellness
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2 Min Read

AMA immediate past president testifies today on COVID-19 inequities

During the hearing, Harris' prepared testimony identified three factors behind the greater risk facing Black communities.

Press Releases
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AMA, APhA, ASHP statement on FDA ending emergency use of drugs for COVID-19

Physician and pharmacist groups seek to avert unintended barriers to evidence-based use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine.

Press Releases
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8 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, with a look at emerging COVID-19 hot spots around the country

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 weekly numbers and trends in the number of cases and deaths across the country.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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11 Min Read

How cultural factors and health disparities impact transmission

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 the impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Medical societies need help to cover losses caused by COVID-19

Medical societies and other professional groups have been hurt financially by stay-at-home orders despite the vital role they play in pandemic response.

Infectious Diseases
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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8 Min Read

New AMA president: COVID-19 can spur positive changes in health care

In this Q&A, new AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, discusses what the nation’s COVID-19 experience has to teach us about removing obstacles to patient care.

Leadership
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5 Min Read

Pandemic shines spotlight on chronic disease prevention priority

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted in several directions, but one thing is clear: chronic disease prevention must be a priority in health care.

Infectious Diseases