AMA Update Public Health Spotlight

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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FDA approvals, CDC recommendations and WHO COVID announcement with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on the ending of the COVID-19 public health emergency and more.

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FDA approvals, CDC recommendations and WHO COVID announcement with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on the ending of the COVID-19 public health emergency and more.

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4 big lessons from COVID-19 for the next public health emergency

The pandemic exposed significant, longstanding gaps in the U.S. public health system. A coalition led by Kaiser Permanente seeks to help fill them.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 1, 2023

In the news: Link between asthma and cancer, impact of loneliness on health, RSV vaccine approved, colorectal cancer’s earliest symptoms and more.

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2nd bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster: Who should get it

COVID-19 kills about 1,300 Americans weekly, yet most adults aren’t fully up to date with their immunizations. Learn about the latest recommendations.

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AMA statement on DEA extending telehealth prescription flexibilities

The AMA applauds the DEA extending flexibilities in the prescribing of controlled substances through telehealth visits through Nov. 11, 2023.

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Mifepristone, latest COVID variants, U.S. public health emergency ending with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on Mifepristone, latest COVID variant and the ending of U.S. public health emergency.

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Mifepristone, latest COVID variants, U.S. public health emergency ending with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on Mifepristone, latest COVID variant and the ending of U.S. public health emergency.

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Medical liability premium hikes continue for 4th straight year

A hard medical liability market—one with increasing premiums—has grasped some states and is creeping across the nation. Discover tools to combat it.

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