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Physicians see positive role for spirituality in medicine

The AMA backs patient access to spiritual care, one of several new policies patients should know about.

Behavioral Health
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AMA applauds White House mental health parity recommendations

The American Medical Association welcomed today the final recommendations from the White House's Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force.

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AMA statement on Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act

The AMA commends the House of Representatives on passing the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, H.R 2646.

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Criminal justice reform can improve public health

Mass incarceration poses a threat to public health, fueling chronic disease and mental illness that physicians must address. Working for criminal justice reform can save money and lives.

Population Health
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Physicians take new approach to add mental health care to standard practice

Mental health issues have an impact on patient’s well-being but often aren’t part of a standard medical practice. One university’s experience offers tips on how to use a behavioral health consultant to increase the quality of care.

Behavioral Health
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The simple way to boost health you may have overlooked

The U.S. Surgeon General discusses one simple way happiness benefits communal health. Happiness affects us on a biological level. Happy people have lower levels of cortisol, a key stress hormone. Happiness and small acts of gratitude are helping communities create innovative public health solutions.

Behavioral Health
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Why positive emotions may be the next big predictor of health

What if joy or amusement could improve your health? In a TEDMED presentation, a psychology researcher explores human emotions and why our feelings they may predict that state of our health.

Behavioral Health
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New AMA policy urges better coverage for behavioral health care services

Physicians at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting called for increased access and coverage of integrated medical and behavioral health care services. The new policy directs the AMA to urge Medicaid and private health insurers to pay for physical and behavioral health care services provided on the same day.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA to increase coverage and access for patients with many care needs

AMA announced new policy to increase access to and coverage for integrated medical and behavioral health care services for patients with multiple care needs.

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