Woman and infant
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5 Min Read

How new technologies boost postpartum care in “fourth trimester”

Postpartum care too often gets short shrift as new mothers adjust to the massive lifestyle change. Learn about “Femtech” that can improve maternal outcomes after birth.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
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18 Min Read

AMA celebrates the kick-off to Women in Medicine month

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with special episodes about women in medicine throughout September.

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Women Physicians
AMA Update
Close-up photo of a physician using a smart tablet.
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4 Min Read

What's needed in a physician champion to ditch the stupid stuff

Getting rid of stupid stuff means eliminating the small annoyances that lead to administrative burdens. Here’s how to appoint a high-level champion to lead the initiative.

Sustainability
A group of physicians conferring by teleconference
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5 Min Read

Telehealth’s post-pandemic future: Where do we go from here?

Physicians are responding to COVID-19 by expanding telehealth services. Learn why maintaining regulatory flexibility is key to enabling future innovations. 

Digital
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4 Min Read

Sept. 4, 2020: Advocacy spotlight: Get facetime with Congress to hit on key pandemic relief measures

Get facetime with Congress to hit on key pandemic relief measures in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
6 Min Read

COVID-19 health equity initiatives: Cambridge Health Alliance

See how Cambridge Health Alliance works in Massachusetts to address the COVID-19 pandemic among essential workers and communities with chronic medical conditions.

Health Equity
Person having a virtual meeting
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5 Min Read

Get FaceTime with Congress to hit on key pandemic relief measures

Lack of progress on COVID-19 financial relief is frustrating, but the Congressional recess offers a chance to connect with legislators that needs to be taken.

Sustainability
Doctor consulting patient, both wearing PPE.
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5 Min Read

Helping patients navigate their concerns about COVID-19 risk

With uncertainty comes concern. To help address patients’ worries and fears about the pandemic, physicians must listen with empathy.

Infectious Diseases
Ami Shah, MD
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10 Min Read

Q&A: This radiologist sheds light on pandemic’s new liability concerns

AMA member Ami Shah, MD, explains why she got involved in this advocacy work and how organized medicine continues to help her amplify her voice and expand her reach.

Sustainability