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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.

Council on Medical Service

Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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Health insurance: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies to address health insurer actions that interfere with the patient/physician relationship and impact the practice of medicine. Such topics include prior authorization, covered benefits, and affordability of health insurance.

Council on Medical Service
AMA Update for Nov. 22, 2023: CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD
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CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about antibiotic resistance.

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AMA Update
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CDC's Antibiotic Awareness Week with Priya Nori, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about antibiotic resistance.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Nov. 17, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting

Highlights from the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Council on Science & Public Health reports

Download PDFs of CSAPH reports presented at the AMA House of Delegates Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Science & Public Health
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AMA strengthens policy to address growing national drug shortages

New policy aimed at diversifying drug manufacturing, supply chains and stabilizing generic drug market to combat drug supply shortages.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 6, 2023

In the news: FDA handling of drug shortage under investigation, congenital syphilis on the rise, childhood vaccine exemptions hit record high and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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A handful of PBMs have nearly 70% share in 3 product markets

New evidence sheds light on the need for more transparency and oversight of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) policies and practices. Learn more.

Patient Support & Advocacy