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      Talking about death: 6 vital tactics for physicians, medical teams

      Dying and the decisions surrounding it are difficult topics to broach with patients and their loved ones. Physician experts suggest a “who, what, when, where and how” structure.
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      The decision halts effort to expand association health plans, protecting patients from skimpy coverage and discrimination on the basis of pre-existing conditions.
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      Family days help loved ones understand anesthesiology’s stressors

      To promote well-being among anesthesiologists, a medical center launched a simulation day to help family members better understand their loved ones’ role and offer critical social support.
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      Cleveland Clinic ready to push AI concepts to clinical practice

      AMA member Aziz Nazha, MD, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s new Center for Clinical Artificial Intelligence is opening the AI “black box” to sharpen patient outcomes.
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      5 more medical schools join innovative medical education consortium

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      Apply for AMA Physician's Recognition Award

      Apply for the PRA, which recognizes physicians who regularly participate in CME and demonstrate a commitment to keeping current with developments in medicine.
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      Preparing for your MCAT? Persistence, patience can pay off

      The MCAT is not easy. One medical student whose persistence in exam prep paid off offers this advice to those aspiring to be physicians.

      Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: What is the next step in diagnosis?

      Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 40-year-old woman with a nine-year history of scleroderma has had shortness of breath and a dry cough for four months. What’s next?
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      Why the AMA is committed to a diverse physician workforce

      Texas Tech’s decision to no longer consider race in medical school admissions decisions is a setback to the profession’s efforts on diversity and health equity.

      New AMA anti-harassment policies the right step for the profession

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      House of Delegates AMA Board and Council candidates' election

      Review the list of candidates, their conflict of interest statements and the election manual for the 2019 HOD election for the AMA Board and councils.

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      Access the information submitted for consideration at the AMA House of Delegates 2019 Annual Meeting.
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      Medical laws and ethics: What to do when conflicts occur

      Physicians have tough decisions to make when medical ethics and law come into conflict. Learn how to properly weigh the two when faced with the dilemma.

      Physician obligations don’t end when patients pursue care abroad

      The medical tourism trend can upend patient expectations and physician responsibilities. New AMA ethics policy seeks to clarify the matter.
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      2018 IPPS Interim Meeting highlights

      Read highlights from the Nov. 9, 2018 IPPS Interim Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland.

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      Members Move Medicine: Advocating for the LGBTQ community

      As a retired physician, AMA member Desiray C. Bailey, MD, helps shape policy and education, and improve access and competent health care for LGBTQ patients.
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      Members Move Medicine: Joining the patient journey to better health

      AMA member Aishwarya Thakur has worked to educate herself on substance use issues in her city, whether that is working with local communities or health care providers.
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Leadership Viewpoints

Why the AMA is committed to a diverse physician workforce

Texas Tech’s decision to no longer consider race in medical school admissions decisions is a setback to the profession’s efforts on diversity and health equity.

AMA Statements

Judge rules in favor of AMA in Title X lawsuit

The new rule would have been an obstacle for low-income patients. We are pleased the judge shared the AMA’s concern about the physician-patient relationships.
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Digital

New ICD-10 codes will help physicians tackle social barriers to care

A new collaboration between the AMA and UnitedHealthcare will work to address the social and environmental factors that affect patients’ health by standardizing data collection on their social determinants of health (SDOH) to help address individu

Press Releases

UNH and the AMA collaborate to address access to better health

UNH and AMA support data use for social determinants of health to improve social services referrals and build efforts to help the underserved get health care.
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Patient Support & Advocacy

5 ways new Title X rule threatens patient-physician relationship

AMA files lawsuit to block Title X rule change and protect patient-physician relationship, arguing that government does not belong in exam room.

Ethics

How health care organizations can best support communities they serve

Health care organizations need to be aware of the role they play in supporting the economic and social fabric of the communities they serve.

Patient Support & Advocacy

What you need to know about the Title X Rule

On March 5th, 2019, the AMA filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration’s rule that would decimate the Title X program and limit the medical advice physicians can give their Title X patients.

Press Releases

AMA files suit to block administration’s Title X restrictions

The AMA, along with OMA and PPFA filed suit to block the administration’s rule that would limit the medical advice physicians can give their Title X patients.
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Patient Support & Advocacy

Medical students glimpse health disparities across the miles

The AMA Global Health Challenge allows medical students to work with patients abroad and gain invaluable experiences in global health.
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Patient Support & Advocacy

Health equity commitment being embedded in DNA of AMA’s work

Health equity means “optimal health for all,” says the AMA, which is undertaking a sustained effort to achieve that goal.
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