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4 priorities for tackling the next public health emergency

AMA joins other influential groups in health care to push better coordination, data sharing with lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Health System Spotlight
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AMA advocacy efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of some of the recent efforts.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 1, 2024

In the news: Mpox cases already double 2023 numbers, FDA authorizes test of AI tool, risk of spreading avian flu for humans and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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When it comes to screening for HIV, STIs, what’s routine?

Routine screening for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and latent TB often takes back seat to complaint-driven care. New AMA advice helps increase screening.

Public Health
AMA Update for April 3, 2024: Disease outbreaks: measles, Mpox, tuberculosis, meningococcal, and bird flu 2024
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Disease outbreaks: measles, Mpox, tuberculosis, meningococcal, and bird flu 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Mpox, the bird flu, meningitis, TB and more.

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AMA Update
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Disease outbreaks: measles, Mpox, tuberculosis, meningococcal, and bird flu 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Mpox, the bird flu, meningitis, TB and more.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Health policy and economics: What medical students should know

An online course from the AMA offers a primer on the policy and financial sides of medicine that greatly affect patient outcomes.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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What doctors wish patients knew about the contagious norovirus

Often wrongly called the “stomach flu,” norovirus sickens tens of millions of Americans annually. Two physicians explain how to prevent and treat it.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Physician cybersecurity

Viruses, malware and hackers pose a threat to patients and physician practices. Download PDF resources to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks.

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