Patient Safety

AMA Statements Jun 29, 2020

AMA statement on Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana abortion case

Today’s decision is a victory for patients and a strike against government interference in the patient-physician relationship.

Patient Support & Advocacy Jun 29, 2020

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down admitting-privilege restrictions

A law restricting doctors unduly burdened patients, said the nation’s high court in ruling against a Louisiana law limiting who could perform abortions.

Accelerating Change in Medical Education Jun 25, 2020

Health systems science proving vital during pandemic response

A new textbook chapter offers insight on the ways health systems science—the third pillar of medical education—can be applied to fight a pandemic.

Sustainability Jun 16, 2020

Small private practice reopening prioritizes patient, staff safety

Learn how a pediatric practice has outlasted financial uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and is opening its doors a little wider to see more patients.

Sustainability Jun 11, 2020

Half of adults know of care that was postponed during COVID-19

As states loosen stay-at-home restrictions, many patients expect to return to their physicians’ offices to get care they delayed. Find what you need from the AMA to be ready.

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Sustainability Jun 4, 2020

Atlantic Health: Reopening requires air-traffic control mentality

New Jersey has lifted its suspension of elective surgeries. Learn how this health system is managing the flow of patients and letting them to know that care shouldn’t be postponed.

Sustainability Jun 3, 2020

Physician leader: Patients must know about efforts to keep them safe

Strict safety measures helped keep a large group practice open during the COVID-19 pandemic, now the key is to make sure patients know about them.

Public Health Jun 2, 2020

How domestic abuse gets missed as America stays home

COVID-19 stressors can contribute to a “hidden crisis” of intimate-partner violence, child abuse and elder abuse. Learn more about what physicians can do to stop it.

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Polling during a public health crisis: What doctors must know

How physician practice reopening is going in 6 states

4 tips for incorporating telemedicine into clinical training

AMA: Withdraw plan to deport med students in online-only programs

Why IMG physicians are vital to U.S. health security

Resident medical liability lawsuits: Why and how often they happen

AMA COVID-19 daily video update: Resident questions on advocacy, wellness and health equity

March 27, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Ruling threatens essential physician attorney-client privilege

5 kinds of AMA member benefits you may have overlooked

Medical residents: Don’t miss these 5 great AMA member benefits

Proceedings of the 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Gerald E. Harmon, MD, wins office of president-elect

About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD) Projects

2020 APS Annual Meeting highlights

MSS virtual 2020 Annual Meeting

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 6, 2020

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 29, 2020