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5 Min Read

In COVID-19 crisis, AMA’s powerful voice rings out to save lives

Learn about the AMA’s effective advocacy on critical issues such as access to PPE, telehealth, financial relief for doctors, health care inequities, and more.

Infectious Diseases
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Dr. Fauci: 2021 may see up to 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Late-stage human vaccine trials starting in August could yield multiple COVID-19 vaccines that might be available for mass distribution by year’s end, says top infectious diseases doctor Anthony S. Fauci, MD.

Infectious Diseases
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11 Min Read

Why it’s essential to improve data collection and reporting

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 need for improved data collection and reporting.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

Atlantic Health: Reopening requires air-traffic control mentality

New Jersey has lifted its suspension of elective surgeries. Learn how this health system is managing the flow of patients and letting them to know that care shouldn’t be postponed.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Physician leader: Patients must know about efforts to keep them safe

Strict safety measures helped keep a large group practice open during the COVID-19 pandemic, now the key is to make sure patients know about them.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

39% say coronavirus stress, worry is taking mental health toll

Physicians and other health professionals also are seeing an impact on mental well-being. The AMA offers resources to help patients and doctors cope.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

We can’t let essential care become another casualty of COVID-19

One of the pandemic’s hidden tragedies is the degree to which people have put off treatments for serious health conditions.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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8 Min Read

The pandemic focuses an emphasis on the value of routine immunizations

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 routine immunizations, in part two of a two-part series.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

COVID-19 intensifies need for mental health care services

As reports come in about the pandemic’s effect on mental health, integrating behavioral health care will be key to increasing access to essential treatment.

Behavioral Health