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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In dermatology, health disparities can be skin deep

Some cutaneous diseases happen more frequently in patients of color. They also present differently than in white patients or are misunderstood.

Health Equity
John Becker, senior vice president of Sg2
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Demographics and economics will drive health system change

Reform creates unknowns, but at least one thing is certain: Growth in health care services will occur mostly outside of the hospital.

Public Health Advocacy
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AMA statement on health system reform

The following statement from AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., responds to the health system reform debate within Congress

Press Releases
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9 battleground states show health reform's high stakes

Deep cuts to Medicaid would threaten access to quality care for millions in the states whose senators may decide the fate of health-system reform.

Access to Care
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4 Min Read

Health-system consolidation brings fewer choices, FTC scrutiny

As health care consolidation continues, one system CEO says physician leadership is required to keep the focus on patients.

Access to Care
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Revised Senate bill fails to address core AMA concerns

Latest proposal doesn't ameliorate physicians' apprehensions about deep cuts to Medicaid and subsidies for those with low or moderate incomes.

Access to Care
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AMA statement on Senate health system reform legislation

The following statement from AMA President David O. Barbe, M.D., responds to the Senate’s revised health system reform legislation

Press Releases
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July 13, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on Senate considers health-bill revisions; AMA advocacy continues to focus on patient impact

Senate considers health-bill revisions. Learn how AMA advocacy focuses on patient impact.

Advocacy Update
Emily Aaronson, MD
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Better communication with patients linked to less burnout

Taking time to hear patients out can improve care, patient experience and physician satisfaction.  

Physician Health