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.

Routine Screening Toolkit
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6 Min Read

Chipping away at messages helps reduce “pajama time”

Confluence Health has found a way to reduce the inbox overload for physicians, cutting EHR time by about 34 minutes per eight-hour clinic day.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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3 Min Read

MSS Members and News Highlights-December 2024

Awards presented at 2024 Interim, the 2025 Physicians of the Future Summit is announced, standing committee spotlight on CAIA, and advocacy updates. 

Medical Students
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What doctors wish patients knew about hand, foot and mouth disease

This contagious infection, more common in kids, is uncomfortable for everyone. Terry Yen, MD, of Texas Children’s Urgent Care, shares more. 

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 Min Read

Inequitable rural health trends are alarming—and unacceptable

AMA commits to improving the health of rural patients by easing doctor shortages and taking action against negative cancer and pediatric care trends.

Population Health
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6 Min Read

These health systems are taking steps to address health equity

AMA Health System Program members are addressing social drivers of health to better serve patients who continue to face inequities in health care.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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Can non-physician care team members respond to patient messages?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about who can respond to patient messages.

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Sustainability
Debunking Regulatory Myths
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5 Min Read

10 must-read bioethics articles published in 2024

On topics such as drug shortages and inpatient psychiatric care, a variety of bioethics articles published this year have caught readers’ attention. 

Ethics
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6 Min Read

Geisinger uses AI to boost its value-based care efforts

Technology’s value grows over time with efficiency, productivity, lower costs and better patient outcomes, says Geisinger’s Narayana Murali, MD.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for Dec. 9, 2024: “It’s such an eye-opening experience.” Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reflects on his brain tumor diagnosis
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“It’s such an eye-opening experience.” Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reflects on his brain tumor diagnosis

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Hear from AMA President-elect Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on his brain tumor diagnosis.

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Leadership
AMA Update