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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Our AMA tallies major achievements during a time of turbulence

In critical areas such as health-system overhaul, insurance competition and cutting regulatory burdens, AMA member physicians have made their mark in 2017.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Jan. 11, 2018: National Advocacy Update

CMS validation criteria, MIPS data, QPP final rule, proposed rule on Association Health Plans and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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Investing in physicians’ well-being is just good business

Physician burnout costs organizations real money, but relatively modest financial investments to improve work environments can boost the bottom line.

Physician Health
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AMA critical of Congress departing sans long-term CHIP reauthorization

The AMA responds to the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) not receiving a long-term reauthorization before Congress departs for the year.

Press Releases
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Dec. 14, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Tax reform conference committee, Aetna-CVS merger, student-loan legislation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 14, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn how the AMA provided support for the Kentucky Medical Association amicus brief on a new way to bring liability lawsuits.

Advocacy Update
#Best of 2017 Reinventing Communication
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Improve communication, save time in practice with these methods

Better communication can help physicians, clinics and hospitals improve patient care while making practice less stressful and more efficient.

Prevention & Wellness
#Best of 2017 Mergers
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Mega-mergers blocked, averting pay cuts of at least $500 million

The AMA took a leading role in the year-plus fight against two health insurance mega-mergers. The effort paid off with courtroom victories in 2017.

Judicial Advocacy
#Best of 2017 BP Mgmt, tech taking patients BP
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For high-risk populations, communication on BP is key

Health disparities play an outsized role in hypertension. These top stories explored how physician-led teams can address the problem in practice.

Prevention & Wellness