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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Proposed rule could advance health equity for disabled patients

HHS proposal to combat discrimination against people with disabilities is a step in the right direction. Learn how the AMA has weighed in.

Population Health
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Can AMA ethical guidance help health systems—and not just doctors?

AMA Trustee and Geisinger physician leader Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, was among those weighing in on a new direction for the AMA Code of Medical Ethics. 

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Health System Spotlight
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Top health tips obesity medicine physicians want you to know

There’s more to treating obesity than healthy eating and physical activity. Check out this informative advice from obesity medicine physicians.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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CDC: Physicians “the lynchpin” for boosting low vaccination rates

Uptake on COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines remains far too low. Get tips and tools from the CDC to boost your patients’ vaccination rate.

Prevention & Wellness
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Behavioral health screening opens critical dialogue with patients

Screening can allow physicians to collect additional data, inform decisions on next steps—but it’s just one part of effective behavioral health care.

Behavioral Health
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AMA in the News: December 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for December 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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What doctors wish patients knew about scope of practice

Every health professional plays an essential role on the patient care team, but doctors must lead it. Learn why scope of practice matters to patients.

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Scope of Practice
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Extending telehealth parity will advance patient care

Payers should extend coverage parity and fair and equitable pay policies across the full range of clinical services—no matter how they are delivered.

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Leadership Viewpoints
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What doctors wish patients knew about their family health history

Family health history is a big predictor of overall health risk. An Atlantic Health System physician discusses what to know about family health history.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™