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Battling physician burnout one inappropriate form at a time

A majority of states have revised their medical licensure application forms to support physician well-being. Credentialing forms is the next step.

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Physician Health
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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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How to ensure application questions support physician wellness

Application questions about past diagnosis or treatment impede physicians’ well-being. Learn how to get them changed where you practice.

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Physician Health
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, moderating a panel discussion at the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting
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AMA works to address stigma, barriers in LGBTQ+ care

Find out how the HIV/AIDS crisis helped propel the AMA to step up efforts to address LGBTQ+ health inequities.

Health Equity
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Boosting treatment for incarcerated pregnant patients with SUDs

Pregnant people with a substance use disorder have the same right to treatment as any other person with an SUD. Learn more.

Overdose Epidemic
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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit for Community Health Centers and Emergency Departments

This toolkit was developed with input from health care professionals and was designed for clinicians working in community health centers.

Public Health
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Narcan lands OTC approval: What it means for patients, doctors

The drug’s manufacturer and retailers must help ensure the lifesaving opioid overdose-reversal medication is widely available at an affordable price. 

Overdose Epidemic
Pregnant patient and physician
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Stepping up to help pregnant patients with substance-use disorders

AMA member Ruchi Fitzgerald, MD, helps run an innovative effort to help pregnant patients and others with substance-use disorder get lifesaving care.

Overdose Epidemic
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April 29, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Helping children and families, patients with pain on the latest Advocacy Update other news.

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