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: Court order in merger halts a bad deal for elderly patients

Elderly patients were the big winners today as a federal court imposed an injunction on Aetna’s $37 billion acquisition of Humana.

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Don’t let smartphones distract from care

These pocket computers are powerful clinical tools, so shutting them off isn’t always an option. Here are three ways physicians can use them wisely.

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Physicians key to analysis of insurance mergers’ effect on care

What role can physicians play in the review of proposed health plan mergers? They offer front-line insight on potential marketplace harms to patients.

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Top State Issues 2017
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5 issues physicians will take to state legislators in 2017

Legislation on physician-led team-based care and reversing the nation’s opioid epidemic and Medicaid are among the top issues faced at the state level this year.

State Advocacy
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Jan. 12, 2017: National Advocacy Update

Congress considers budget resolution, AMA-supported public health bills, patient-facing encounter codes and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

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Jan. 12, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Find out how AMA is advocating against gun violence, how physicians impact issues and more.

Advocacy Update
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The top issues that will affect physicians in 2017

Health care reform, the new Medicare payment system and regulatory relief are among the areas physicians should watch closely this year.

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AMA CEO: Before repealing ACA, offer replacement details

Maintaining health insurance enrollment gains is “essential,” Dr. Madara writes in a letter to Congressional leaders.

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AMA letter to Congressional leaders on reform of health care system

The AMA released a letter to congressional leaders from Dr. James L. Madara regarding health care system reform

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