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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What doctors wish patients knew about ultraprocessed foods

The poor nutrient quality of ultraprocessed foods—high sodium, sugar and saturated fat levels, and low fiber content—is a recipe for poor health.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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To attract new physicians, listen to the ones already on board

Creative, comprehensive recruitment boosts internal referrals by 25% at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. That’s because leaders are listening.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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In addressing rural health inequities, definitions matter

Many programs seek to improve rural health care, but these efforts face challenges because they lack an agreed-upon definition of “rural.”

Population Health
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Nov. 1, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Crucial legislation would improve maternal health outcomes and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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What doctors wish patients knew about erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction goes beyond sex, affecting overall health and well-being. Amanda Swanton, MD, from University of Iowa Health Care, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top health tips that hematologists want patients to know

Blood holds the keys to countless health conditions. Learn what hematologists want everyone to know about a handful of them.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA in the News: October 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for October 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Pain-management guidance emphasizes individualized patient care

New guidance from the Federation of State Medical Boards recognizes that pain management is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor.

Behavioral Health
AMA Update for Oct. 25, 2024: Challenges with Matching for international medical graduates and how IMGs help residency programs
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Challenges with Matching for international medical graduates and how IMGs help residency programs

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the Match rate for IMGs and more.

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International Med Ed
AMA Update