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Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose epidemic

Learn more about physicians’ actions toward ending the nation’s drug-related overdose and death epidemic—and what still needs to be done. Download PDF of the Overdose Epidemic Report.

Overdose Epidemic
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AMA advocacy efforts: Population care and health disparities

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key issues in population care and health disparities.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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16 MIN READ

AMA president sounds alarm on national physician shortage

At National Press Club, Dr. Ehrenfeld outlined strains on physicians—enormous administrative burdens, burnout, attacks on science, broken Medicare payment system.

Press Releases
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15 MIN READ

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH: 5-step solution to address physician shortage

AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses National Press Club on impact of physician shortage and presents a five-step solution. Download PDF of transcript.

Speeches
Nariman Heshmati, MD
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8 MIN READ

To hear this ob-gyn’s pregnancy advice, patients can press play

AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, finds new ways to positively affect patient care. One of them is to answer common pregnancy questions on YouTube.

Population Care
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4 MIN READ

7 steps women should follow to improve blood pressure control

Learn from AMA member physicians about what women should keep in mind to lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk for heart disease.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about carpal tunnel syndrome

There’s confusion among some patients who think any hand pain is carpal tunnel syndrome. But it’s not. Two hand surgeons set the record straight.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about appendicitis

There’s a pain in your abdomen. Is it something as simple as gas or is it appendicitis? Three emergency physicians share what to keep in mind.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Keisha Renee Callins, MD
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This ob-gyn makes it her mission to change her patients’ world

When AMA member Keisha Callins, MD, MPH, was a child, she had a terrible care experience and never wants her patients to feel the same. Learn more.

Population Care