HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

The AMA’s toolkit for community health centers and emergency departments guides you from patient intake to linkage to care.

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Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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Physicians are equipped for upcoming battles, says new AMA president

The pandemic isn’t over yet, but doctors can apply its lessons to other major challenges in medicine, says family physician Gerald E. Harmon, MD.
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President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, inauguration address, June 2021 Special Meeting

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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AMA calls for action to help telehealth flourish post-pandemic

Delegates outline how to address health inequities and lingering issues with state licensure, regulation and payment for this pivotal mode of care.

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AMA: Equity must be baked into expansion of telehealth

It is essential for physicians to serve as leading partners in efforts to improve access to telehealth services in marginalized and minoritized communities.

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Give hospital-based doctors access to outpatient formulary info

Without it, cost can lead to medication nonadherence and readmissions. Learn more about new AMA policy to get real-time information to physicians.

Behavioral Health
James L. Madara, MD
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Dr. Madara: AMA’s trusted voice marshaled to advance health equity

Americans turn to AMA for guidance amid the pandemic, says CEO James L. Madara, MD. Now the AMA is pushing upstream to tackle inequities.

Health Equity
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Why inequity should be treated as an unwanted variation in care

The tools used to improve health care quality and safety can help reveal the sources of inequities and drive changes. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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What doctors wish patients knew about post-COVID anxiety

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted patients’ mental health. It has also led to anxiety about reopening. Here’s how patients can cope.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Clinical Case Study: Telehealth for Mental/Behavioral Health

This virtual session provides an overview of opportunities and techniques for delivering integrated mental and behavioral health care via telehealth technologies.

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