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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How physicians can boost COVID-19 vaccination at local level

Doctors have a huge role in getting millions of patients vaccinated. Learn how they are meeting the nation’s biggest public health challenge.in 100 years.

Infectious Diseases
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How to help your patients avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams

As people await their COVID-19 vaccinations, some may become targets of scams. Learn more with the AMA about the warning signs.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA statement on Biden administration’s plan to advance racial equity

AMA strongly supports the Biden administration’s comprehensive efforts to dismantle systemic racism and advance equity for all.

Press Releases
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Federal action on surprise medical bills: What doctors should know

Patients will be protected from unexpected medical costs and physicians will have a process to challenge inadequate out-of-network insurance payment.

Access to Care
Tim Storey, Brad Barrett, MD, Laurie Lickley, and Patrick Hope
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How physicians can reach lawmakers amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rules on gatherings at state capitols vary widely across the country. State legislators explain how doctors can do effective outreach virtually.

State Advocacy
Alëna A. Balasanova, MD
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Q&A: Training the physicians who will fight resurgent opioid epidemic

Eradicating stigma is a major part of Dr. Alëna Balasanova’s work to better integrate substance-use treatment into medicine and medical training.

Behavioral Health
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Med students learn how to be advocates for health care in 2021

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a preview of the webinar “Your Voice, Your AMA: Health Care Advocacy and the New Administration," for medical students.

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Med Student Advocacy
AMA Update
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5 ways physicians can identify, help human trafficking victims

The pandemic may be exacerbating the isolation and despair of patients victimized by traffickers. Learn why doctors in a prime position to help.

Injury & Violence
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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccination

As states continue to navigate distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, physicians want patients to know what to expect when it is their turn. Learn more with the AMA.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™