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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AMA says surprise billing proposal in Congress is a step forward

The AMA commends cosponsors of the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act for efforts to address the impact that these bills can have on families.

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AMA: Regulate network adequacy to stop surprise medical bills

Narrow payer provider networks are a big driver of unanticipated out-of-network care, AMA Trustee Bobby Mukkamala, MD, tells a key House committee.

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Talking about death: Now that it pays, how to do it well

Advance care planning used to be unbillable, but Medicare now treats it like other services. Here are tips for talking about it with patients.

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Council on Medical Service health care reform reports

These Council on Medical Service reports relate to the AMA vision for health care reform and its commitment to improving health insurance coverage and access.

Access to Care
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3 big questions for the AMA's new chief health equity officer

Aletha Maybank MD, MPH, has already made a big mark in public health in the Big Apple. Find out more about the work she will be leading in the AMA’s new Center for Health Equity.

Health Equity
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Inequities in maternal mortality must be attacked head-on

The U.S. is one of only three nations where maternal mortality rates are rising, but 60% of these deaths are preventable, AMA president-elect tells Congress.

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1 big mistake medical residents must avoid: Assumptions

Medical residents can meet ACGME core-competency requirements while learning how to better care for a diverse patient population.

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What it’s like to specialize in psychiatry: Shadowing Dr. Hart

Dionne Hart, MD, cannot describe what happens on a “typical day” in her life as a psychiatrist, but feels fortunate to work in a field where each day she has new challenges.

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AMA announces first chief health equity officer

The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the hiring of Aletha Maybank, M.D., M.P.H., as its first ever chief health equity officer.

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