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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Physicians will get their day in court to challenge insurer price-fixing

Court denies request to dismiss lawsuit alleging MultiPlan violates antitrust law. AMA says “ending this conspiracy” would be good for patients, doctors.

Judicial Advocacy
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What doctors wish patients knew about cosmetic dermatology

Cosmetic skin procedures can offer natural-looking results with little downtime. William Waller, MD, a dermatologist at Hattiesburg Clinic, shares more. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
AMA Update for June 25, 2025: New HIV drug, heat wave, listeria, treating phone addiction and side effects from using social media
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New HIV drug, heat wave, listeria, treating phone addiction and side effects from using social media

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in HIV treatments, listeria and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Senate budget-reconciliation bill risks worsening access to care

Bill would make it harder for patients to get and stay covered, fails to address Medicare pay, and eliminates loan options vital to medical students.  

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA raises concerns about Senate reconciliation bill

Cuts to Medicaid and CHIP funding and changes in eligibility criteria will reduce patients’ access to care.

Press Releases
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Transforming neurology care by embedding clinical pharmacists

Integrating clinical pharmacists eases admin burdens, supports complex care, and helps physicians focus on patients—reducing burnout and improving outcomes.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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AMA statement on United States v. Skrmetti

Supreme Court decision opens door to further government intrusion and interference into medicine.

Press Releases
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Health care costs & value: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies to address health care costs and promote value in health care spending.

Medical Service
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Health insurance: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies to address health insurer actions that interfere with the patient/physician relationship and impact the practice of medicine. Such topics include prior authorization, covered benefits, and affordability of health insurance.

Medical Service