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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8 reasons patients don't take their medications

Patients don’t take medications as prescribed about half the time. A key to improving medication adherence is to understand why. Learn more.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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How the CPT code set can be used to help advance health equity

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set helps spur and integrate care innovation. Discover CPT’s role in promoting optimal health for all.

CPT®
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Challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on Tiktok, Twitter and Instagram with Joel Bervell

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on social media.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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Challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on Tiktok, Twitter and Instagram with Joel Bervell [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on social media.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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AMA presents Government Service Award to top Pelosi health aide

Wendell Primus’ work was key to repealing SGR and passing the historic Affordable Care Act.

Press Releases
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AMA honors former Texas Congressman with Government Service Award

Rep. Brady is one of six honorees chosen this year to receive the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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Feb. 10, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on legal disputes over No Surprises Act

U.S. District Court rules in favor of physicians for second time in legal disputes over Administration’s implementation of No Surprises Act and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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What doctors wish patients knew about heart-disease prevention

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why knowing the steps for preventing heart disease is key.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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New name for lifesaving procedure recognizes Black pioneer’s role

Vivien Thomas helped develop what’s long been known as the Blalock-Taussig shunt. More prominent recognition of his vital contribution is way overdue.

Health Equity