Elderly Population Care

Press Releases Jun 23, 2020

Insurer inaction on prior authorization reform requires federal response

After years of inaction by the health insurance industry, prior authorization may only be fixed through federal intervention.

Public Health Jun 2, 2020

How domestic abuse gets missed as America stays home

COVID-19 stressors can contribute to a “hidden crisis” of intimate-partner violence, child abuse and elder abuse. Learn more about what physicians can do to stop it.

Publications & Newsletters May 29, 2020

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Shaping the future of health care during this pivotal time

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by talking with AMA's past, present and incoming presidents about their experiences with the pandemic.

AMA Statements Apr 30, 2020

CMS takes additional steps to ensure patients receive medical services

The AMA commends CMS for allowing Medicare beneficiaries in underserved areas to access care from their homes.

Medical School Life Apr 6, 2020

Medical students: How to keep learning as COVID-19 volunteers

AMA webinar provides real-world examples of ways medical students can help patients while continuing to build competencies during the outbreak, sometimes for credit.

Diabetes

Advocating for diabetes prevention

Read about how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the AMA are working to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Population Care Jan 17, 2020

Avoid "elder-speak" with your senior patients

That’s one practice tip from a physician expert who explains why there needs to be a greater emphasis on geriatrics in medical training.

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Physician practices are losing out in the scramble for PPE

5 ways to support LGBTQ patients during COVID-19—and after

How to maintain momentum on telehealth after COVID-19 crisis ends

Pandemic fear: Ensure patients with chronic disease receive care

Why IMG physicians are vital to U.S. health security

Health systems science proving vital during pandemic response

6 questions to consider before signing an employment contract

How much can you save by staying in-state for medical school?

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

AMA: Insurers misused CPT codes to hide administrative costs

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Medical residents: Don’t miss these 5 great AMA member benefits

Proceedings of the 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) Projects

2020 APS Annual Meeting highlights

MSS virtual 2020 Annual Meeting

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 29, 2020

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 22, 2020