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4 MIN READ

Behavioral health screening opens critical dialogue with patients

Screening can allow physicians to collect additional data, inform decisions on next steps—but it’s just one part of effective behavioral health care.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 18, 2023

In the news: Google releases MedLM AI to answer medical questions, severe obesity on the rise among young children, JN.1 a COVID “variant of interest” and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 4, 2023

In the news: Coadministration of flu, RSV vaccines safe for older adults, hypertension “concordant” in spouses, CDC issues warning on deadly mpox subtype and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Congressional action is needed—now—on Medicare payment reform

Older adults everywhere, and the physicians who care for them, are counting on Congress to prevent yet another round of Medicare payment cuts.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 MIN READ

SPS profile: Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD, shares the importance of physician advocacy, lessons learned during the pandemic and current advocacy issues. 

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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23 MIN READ

Patient trust and vaccines, with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, in collaboration with PermanenteDocs Chat, learn about strategies to address vaccine hesitancy with patients and updates on current vaccines.

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Public Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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8 MIN READ

RSV vaccines: Questions patients may have and how to answer

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) seasons vary each year, but this year there are RSV vaccines to help reduce risk for severe illness. Learn more.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

How geriatric psychiatry can provide care that older adults deserve

Pervasive ageism and workforce shortage concerns raise contemporary clinical and ethical questions on mental health care of older adults. Learn more.

Ethics
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11 MIN READ

New FDA warning label for Ozempic and Wegovy—plus how and where to get a free COVID vaccine [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about where to get a free COVID vaccine.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast