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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What doctors wish patients knew about rebound congestion

Also known as rhinitis medicamentosa, this condition occurs when you overuse nasal sprays. John R. Craig, MD, of Henry Ford Health, shares more.  

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Delivery reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.

Medical Service
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HHS adopts AMA-backed changes to Medicare’s Plan Finder

With the changes, patients will have more accurate information and will be able to choose plans that actually include their trusted physicians and hospitals. 

Press Releases
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What doctors wish patients knew about taking naps

James Rowley, MD, of Rush University System for Health, says napping for 15–20 minutes can refresh, but taking frequent naps hints at poor sleep.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Right processes, people are critical to health AI implementation

A standardized process is key for patient safety, workflow and consistency. Get more great advice with this AMA road map.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

New tool brings mental health parity problems to light

The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services. 

Behavioral Health
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AMA STEPS Forward® resources & customized support for FQHCs & safety-net providers

Learn about supportive open-access resources and programs for federally qualified health centers and community health centers from AMA STEPS Forward®.

AMA STEPS Forward®
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How to develop AI policies that work for your organization’s needs

From identifying risks to spelling out when AI can be used, it’s important to have an overarching policy. The AMA can help you structure one.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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12 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about sodium consumption

Sodium isn’t just lurking in heavily salted snacks. Two physicians discuss where sodium resides and which choices to make to avoid it in excess.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™