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Find out what's happening in public health this week with the AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 8, 2023

In the news: Timeline for breast cancer screening moved up, MSM restrictions on blood donations eased, OTC contraceptive, end to COVID-19 PHE and more.

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Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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How joy in practice drives Dr. Harmon in his senior years

AMA Immediate Past President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, is 71 and still works 65 hours a week. For him, the pleasure of being a physician never gets old.

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CDC Project Firstline Town hall, Infection Prevention and Control Post COVID-19 PHE

Get important updates on recommendations for health care facilities as the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19.

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COVID-19 vaccines

The AMA is tracking the latest on the COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) pandemic, including vaccine developments. Learn more.

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CDC Chief Medical Officer Deb Houry, MD, on the next phase of COVID-19 data, vaccines and care

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the next phase of COVID-19 data, vaccines and care.

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CDC Chief Medical Officer Deb Houry, MD, on the next phase of COVID-19 data, vaccines and care [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the next phase of COVID-19 data, vaccines and care.

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AMA telehealth quick guide

The AMA’s telehealth quick guide provides tips for physician practices and health systems to implement telehealth and includes ways to integrate telemedicine.

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Digital Health Implementation Playbook Series
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AMA telehealth practice implementation

Download the AMA’s telehealth quick guide PDF to get practices started with telemedicine during COVID-19, including working with vendors, workflow and patient care.

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AMA telehealth helpful resources

Download PDFs of the issue brief and Telehealth Implementation Playbook—AMA’s telehealth quick guide provides a collection of resources to support physicians and practices in expediting the integration of telehealth.

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