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How gender affirming surgeries have been impacted by 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 discussing the impact on gender affirming surgeries.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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AMA opposes effort to allow discrimination against patients

Respect for the diversity of patients is a fundamental value of the medical profession and is reflected in long-standing AMA policy.

Press Releases
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Teledermatology paved way for Permanente’s telehealth transformation

The Permanente Medical Group has used telehealth for more than 20 years, most significantly in dermatology. Discover how the system has adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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AMA urges extra vigilance on COVID-mitigating steps

America’s physicians and the men and women on the front lines of this health care crisis urge you: do not confuse re-opening with returning to normal.

Press Releases
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Try these ideas to help patients drop those quarantine pounds

COVID-19 stay-at-home orders should not cause patients’ devotion to nutrition and fitness to fall by the wayside. Learn how physicians can help their patients eat healthy and remain active.

Prevention & Wellness
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3 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 8, 2020

In the news: Americans misused cleaners to prevent COVID-19, HHS to distribute $25 B in COVID-19 aid, 2 patients can share a ventilator, U.S. COVID-19 cases pass 2 M.

Publications & Newsletters
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12 Min Read

What new residents may face at programs in former COVID-19 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 by discussing the impact on residencies.

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Prep for Residency
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

AMA to Congress: Antibody tests not the path back to “normal life”

Serology tests should not be used as the basis for making policy, returning to work, or for decisions about housing or congregating groups of people.

Infectious Diseases
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COVID-19 relief fund distribution targets Medicaid/CHIP doctors

Doctors who have not received COVID-19 relief payments but provide care to Medicaid and CHIP enrollees will be in targeted in a $15 billion allocation.

Federal Advocacy