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Population Care

May 20, 2022 ·

Is ageism creeping into your care of older adults?

Care for older adults is already complex enough, but bias can make matters worse. Find out how ageism affects senior patients—and physicians too.

Publications & Newsletters

Apr 29, 2022 ·

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 25, 2022

In the news: Proposed FDA ban on menthol cigarettes, USPSTF recommendations on low-dose aspirin regimens, youth suicides, Paxlovid and more.

Public Health

Apr 20, 2022 ·

Which airlines and public transit require masks with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [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 mask mandates on public transportation.

Public Health

Apr 20, 2022 ·

Which airlines and public transit require masks with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing mask mandates on public transportation.

Council on Science & Public Health

Public health: CSAPH reports

Read reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

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Public Health

Apr 15, 2022 ·

What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Patients have more questions than answers about vaccine boosters, especially as the BA.2 Omicron subvariant spreads. One physician clears the air.

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Sustainability

How an aging nation, COVID-19 stretch the doctor workforce thin

Action is needed soon to avert a doctor shortage fueled by an aging physician workforce and a U.S. population that is both growing and graying.

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Health Equity

9 key steps to advance equity in emerging telehealth landscape

20% of Americans lack a broadband subscription and 15% don’t own a smartphone, putting telehealth out of reach. Learn about the way forward.

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