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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AMA adopts policies on medications, utilization reviews

The AMA recommends that FDA-approved over-the-counter drugs be available to patients enrolled in Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Press Releases
AMA Update for June 11, 2025: Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine
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Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Dr. Mukkamala's plans as the new AMA president.

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Leadership
AMA Update
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Becoming president of the American Medical Association and his plans for the future of medicine [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Dr. Mukkamala's plans as the new AMA president.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
Students are guided through a giant brain by members of the American Society of Black Neurosurgeons
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Black neurosurgeon works to have more doctors who look like her

Sonia V. Eden, MD, hopes her participation in the AMA Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship helps her patients and leads to lifelong collaborations.

Health Equity
Googly eyes covered by red tape
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Yes, doctors and compliance officers can work together

Compliance officers often have the ability to change rules that interfere with care. It’s time to look at the bigger picture and find common ground.

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, inauguration address, 2025 Annual Meeting

AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
Bruce A. Scott, MD, speech at podium at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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Immediate Past President Bruce Scott, MD, address at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the HOD

Bruce Scott, MD, addresses the AMA House of Delegates at the 2025 Annual Meeting in an urgent call to action to physicians. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
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AMA president urges physicians to turn anger into action

In final speech to HOD as AMA president, Dr. Scott reflects on a year of turmoil and challenge, why the AMA fights for change.

Press Releases
Hands clenching chest
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What doctors wish patients knew about myocarditis

Inflammation of the heart sounds scary—and it can be. Lauren Weber, MD, a cardiologist at Confluence Health, discusses what to know about myocarditis. 

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™