Routine Screening of Infectious Diseases Community of Practice

AMA invites clinicians interested in starting or expanding routine screening programs for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and LTBI to join the Community of Practice. Office hours start Jan. 14.

Routine Screening Toolkit Community of Practice January office hours
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Routine Screening Community of Practice: Welcome & Discussion

Clinicians interested in starting or expanding routine screening programs for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and LTBI are invited to join AMA's Community of Practice, offering monthly office hours through July 2026.

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Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

Mother and baby at physician visit
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Confused about vaccines? Talk with your physician

The AMA is encouraging patients to ask their physicians about vaccination, which is one of the most effective ways to protect your family’s health.

Prevention & Wellness
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 15, 2025

In the news: U.S. measles elimination status at risk, CDC adopts major shift in hepatitis B vaccine policy, DTaP vaccination rates fall across U.S. and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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AMA statement on CDC’s hepatitis B birth dose decision

Roll back fuels vaccine confusion and doubt, reverses progress against preventable deaths.

Press Releases
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AMA statement on ACIP meeting

ACIP’s vote to weaken birth-dose recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccine is reckless and undermines decades of public confidence in a proven, lifesaving vaccine

Press Releases
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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Community outreach

A successful routine screening program begins with outreach strategies rooted in engagement outside the health setting’s walls. Access the toolkit PDF, strategies and more.

Prevention & Wellness
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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Initiate standard screening protocols

Identifying who to screen for what infection(s) and when is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening program. Access the toolkit PDF, videos and more.

Prevention & Wellness
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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Education and post-test counseling

Educating and engaging patients in their care is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening program. Download the toolkit PDF and access additional resources. 

Prevention & Wellness
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HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Testing and diagnosis

Download toolkit PDFs as part of defining a routine STI testing plan that can help incorporate routine screening more seamlessly into standard workflows. Learn more.

Prevention & Wellness