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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With handoff risk quantified, 3 ways to improve care transitions

Patient handoffs are linked to adverse events. An expert on care transitions says they should be structured and involve patients and families.

Prevention & Wellness
Smiling physician shares data with patient.
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Cleveland Clinic’s approach to burnout focuses on relationships

More than 1,500 physicians trained to nurture stronger bonds with patients, aiming to improve satisfaction scores and doctors’ well-being.

Physician Health
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Court must prevent merger from cornering markets in Medicare advantage

The AMA supports the DOJ and bipartisan group of state attorney generals as they begin their antitrust trial to block Aetna’s acquisition of Humana

Press Releases
Patrice Harris, MD
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Why we support Dr. Price to lead HHS

Donald Trump’s cabinet secretary pick would bring the insight of a longtime physician and a willingness to listen to organized medicine’s concerns.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Putting gun violence, health disparities in context of racism

Health care inequities and deaths and injuries involving firearms best understood amid social climate, argues a leading public health physician.

Health Equity
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Competition, choice hang in balance as merger deal goes to court

The following statement from AMA President Andrew W. Gurman, M.D., addresses the DOJ’s federal court case today against the Anthem-Cigna merger deal.

Press Releases
Andrew W. Gurman, MD
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AMA ready to engage on health care reform

The House of Delegates reaffirms its commitment to policies that cover the uninsured, expand access to care and promote health equity.

Access to Care
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AMA statement on the future of health care reform

The AMA House of Delegates reaffirmed its commitment to health care reform that improves access to care for all patients

Press Releases
Steps Forward vector art for clinical decision.
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To scan or not to scan? 5 steps to decision support for imaging

Learn about new tools that can make it easier for you to cut down on unnecessary CT scans and MRIs.

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