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A global spotlight on suicide prevention in health care

Henry Ford Health’s Brian K. Ahmedani, PhD, MSW, was named to the TIME100 Health list, spotlighting Zero Suicide and its growing impact worldwide.

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Behavioral Health
Health System Spotlight
Mental Health Parity Index
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Mental Health Parity Index

This first‑of‑its‑kind, open-access tool uses real‑time data to reveal where mental health and substance use disorder care falls behind physical health care. Learn more.

Behavioral Health
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Advancing mental health and SUD parity—from promise to practice

A powerful new tool will help close the persistent gap in access to and payment for behavioral care relative to physical health services. 

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Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA urges Congress to strengthen safeguards for AI chatbots

Five AMA recommendations for modernizing protections as AI’s role in society and mental health continues to grow.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 13, 2026

In the news: long-term antidepressant use linked to sudden cardiac death, opioid prescriptions decline, flu shots may offer cardiovascular protection and more.

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April 17, 2026: National Advocacy Update

New tool, developed in collaboration with AMA, to illustrate mental health and substance use coverage metrics and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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New insurer data shows parity gaps in mental vs physical health care

For the first time, health insurance companies’ own data can be used to more accurately pinpoint where increased access to care is needed and payment disparity exists.

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What doctors want patients to know about managing food allergies

Once a food allergy is diagnosed, learning how to avoid triggers, recognize warning signs and when to seek medical care are key. Two physicians share more.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about social media’s health impact

From mere FOMO to anxiety and depression, social media platforms can pose harms and benefits. Three physicians discuss how to balance the positive and negative impacts. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™