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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June 14, 2024: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA comments on 2025 Medicare hospital inpatient payment proposed rule and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

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What doctors wish patients knew about treating a bee sting

Nothing ruins a summer day faster than a bee sting, which could be deadly. Neil Baman, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Geisinger, shares more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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To protect patients from harm, skip shame and blame

At Kaiser Permanente, a culture of respect and standardized, best-practice processes are the path forward to prevent adverse events. Learn more.

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2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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Highlights from the 2024 AMA Annual Meeting

Catch up with the news and key moments as the House of Delegates bolsters the AMA's work on Medicare pay, scope creep, prior authorization and more. 

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AMA adopts policies to protect patients

Physician and medical student leaders at the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates approved policies aimed at protecting patient access to needed health care.

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What is telehealth?

Telehealth, telemedicine and related terms generally refer to the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication—learn more and download the issue brief PDF on equity in telehealth.

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Do’s and don’ts for effective patient-physician communication

Poor communication can exacerbate patient mistrust and nonadherence. Expert advice published in JAMA lists examples of what to say—and what to avoid.

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AMA adopts new policy to create equity in clinical trials and research

The AMA House of Delegates adopted policy to ensure more women and SGM are included in clinical trials and medical research.

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Immediate Past President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, address at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses the AMA House of Delegates at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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