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What is a COVID-19 variant?

A variant in a virus develops after that virus mutates. Sometimes that mutation results in a new strain (variant) of the virus.

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Infectious Diseases
Health Care Definitions
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26 Min Read

Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, on well-being and top stressors physicians are facing

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, discusses the state of physician well-being.

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Physician Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 24, 2022

In the news: Addressing the national blood shortage, Labor Department withdraws vaccine mandate, FDA decision on monoclonal antibodies and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Kristine Olson, MD, MSc
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7 Min Read

Q&A: This CWO was inspired by family to make well-being a priority

Taught to leave a place better than she found it, AMA member Kristine Olson, MD, MSc, followed the path to being a chief wellness officer (CWO).

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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2 Min Read

AMA accepting health system applications for 2022 recognition program

Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program acknowledges efforts to combat burnout.

Press Releases
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16 Min Read

Laura Hoffman, JD, on protecting patients' vaccination data [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to prioritize and protect patients' vaccination data.

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HIPAA
AMA Update Podcast
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2 Min Read

Declaración conjunta de los AHA, AMA, ANA sobre escasez de sangre

En medio de una escasez nacional, la AMA, socios instan a las personas saludables y capaces a que donen sangre ahora.

Press Releases
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2 Min Read

AHA, AMA, ANA joint statement on blood shortages

Amid a national shortage, the AMA and partners urge able-bodied people to donate blood now.

Press Releases
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16 Min Read

Laura Hoffman, JD, on protecting patients' vaccination data

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to prioritize and protect patients' vaccination data.

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HIPAA
AMA Update