Health care worker wiping down a patient's arm with an alcohol swab
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3 Min Read

Expert advice on seniors, pregnant women and flu shots

As Australia reports its worst flu season in five years, influenza vaccination in the U.S. takes on new importance. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases
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12 Min Read

Who needs a higher dose flu vaccine with Sandra Fryhofer, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the high-dose flu vaccine and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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12 Min Read

Who needs a higher dose flu vaccine with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the high-dose flu vaccine and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Older person looking at medication
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4 Min Read

Senior doctor wants to protect older adults from polypharmacy

Far too many older adult patients take too many medications. Learn about the senior physician behind recently adopted AMA policy to address this.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

LGBTQ+ seniors have seen lifelong discrimination. Doctors can help.

Find out the challenges facing older adult LGBTQ+ patients and what physicians and health care organizations can do to be more inclusive.

Population Health
Human brain with overlay of faces
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4 Min Read

Putting a positive spin on aging

Research by Yale professor Becca R. Levy, PhD, has found that how people view aging can impact their health, either positively or negatively.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

What is prior authorization?

In today’s physician practice, the prior authorization process is typically manual and time consuming, diverting valuable resources away from patient care—download survey, tips and issue brief PDFs to learn more about prior authorization from the AMA.

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Prior Authorization
Health Care Definitions
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17 Min Read

How positive age beliefs can support positive health outcomes with Becca Levy, PhD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about how our beliefs about age influence health.

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Population Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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13 Min Read

End-of-life care considerations for LGBTQ older adults with Carey Candrian, PhD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about end-of-life care considerations for LGBTQ older adults.

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Population Health
Moving Medicine Video Update