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7 Min Read

“Are you a doctor?” Why a straight answer is harder to come by

In a new book, Rebekah Bernard, MD, details the rise of “imposter doctors”—nonphysician providers practicing without physician supervision. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
Patient sitting on examination table in doctor's office
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6 Min Read

Intrusions into medicine jeopardize patients and public health

Our nation cannot allow political, judicial or ideological interference that compromises patient access to safe, evidence-based medical care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Patient speaking to physician during a telehealth conference
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6 Min Read

4 ways Henry Ford Health drives digital equity for older adults

The Detroit-based health system is making sure that older adults with limited digital literacy or access also see telehealth’s benefits.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
Smiling patient being greeted in a doctor's office
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4 Min Read

Medical societies play big role in righting kidney-care inequity

More than 6,000 Black patients have had unjust kidney-transplant waitlist times remedied. Learn how state and specialty societies helped that happen.

Population Health
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9 Min Read

How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in Louisiana to improve patient outcomes [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about health issues in Louisiana.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for April 12, 2024: How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in Louisiana to improve patient outcomes
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9 Min Read

How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in Louisiana to improve patient outcomes

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about health issues in Louisiana.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
UPDATED
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5 Min Read

Women in Medicine

Join the AMA Women Physicians Section in honoring physicians who have offered their time, expertise and support to advance women in medicine.

Women Physicians
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10 Min Read

Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about removing barriers to health care access.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for April 1, 2024: Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care
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10 Min Read

Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about removing barriers to health care access.

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Health Equity
AMA Update