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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3 Min Read

Working together to advance a robust public health infrastructure

The challenge for us—physicians, scientists, and leaders in medicine—is to remain grounded in our principles.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 Min Read

On cybersecurity, physicians must always be on their toes

Ransomware and other cyberattacks are becoming a national security threat, experts say. Explore timely advice and AMA resources to mitigate the risks. 

Digital
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4 Min Read

Consumers challenged by a decade of limited health insurance options

 A 10-year comparison by AMA finds low competition in nearly all health insurance markets.

Press Releases
AMA Update for Nov. 18, 2024: Street Medicine Detroit: How medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused
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12 Min Read

Street Medicine Detroit: How medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

Street Medicine Detroit: How medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how medical students help treat underserved populations and the unhoused.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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4 Min Read

Nov. 15, 2024: National Advocacy Update

CMS releases 2025 OPPS/ASC final rule; phases in OB conditions of participation and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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5 Min Read

Nov. 15, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Removing stigma part of Northwest Permanente strategy to improving physicians' health and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about sciatica

A sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back can be a sign of sciatica. Kevin Taliaferro, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses sciatica care.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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8 Min Read

Seattle system uses grants to form healthy community partnerships

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health distributed $1.7 million among 24 nonprofit organizations collaborating to better the health of their communities. 

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight