HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

The AMA’s toolkit for community health centers and emergency departments guides you from patient intake to linkage to care.

Routine Screening Toolkit
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Susan Bailey, M.D., reflects on AMA leadership, pandemic presidency

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, today delivered the final speech of her presidency to the AMA House of Delegates.

Press Releases
James L. Madara, MD
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Dr. Madara: AMA’s trusted voice marshaled to advance health equity

Americans turn to AMA for guidance amid the pandemic, says CEO James L. Madara, MD. Now the AMA is pushing upstream to tackle inequities.

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AMA CEO highlights bold initiatives, 10 years of membership growth

2020 marked greatest year-over-year membership jump in 70 years.

Press Releases
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Why inequity should be treated as an unwanted variation in care

The tools used to improve health care quality and safety can help reveal the sources of inequities and drive changes. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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What doctors wish patients knew about post-COVID anxiety

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted patients’ mental health. It has also led to anxiety about reopening. Here’s how patients can cope.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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James L. Madara, MD, address at the June 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD

Watch James L. Madara, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
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Telehealth advances, mental health focus are changes worth keeping

COVID-19 has spotlighted mental health while advancing the reach of telehealth. We should build on these positive changes.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Clinical Case Study: Telehealth for Mental/Behavioral Health

This virtual session provides an overview of opportunities and techniques for delivering integrated mental and behavioral health care via telehealth technologies.

Digital
Ruth T. Chang, MD, MPH
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Q&A: “Chief people officer” strives to keep patients, colleagues well

Permanente Medical Groups are innovators in keeping patients healthy. T. Ruth Chang, MD, MPH, extends this effort to her colleagues and staff.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight