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What doctors want patients to know about lung cancer screening

By the time lung cancer signs and symptoms develop, it’s harder to treat. But screening and prevention can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Maintaining preventive coverage is vital to public health

Ensuring that patients can continue to receive first-dollar preventive care coverage under the Affordable Care Act will save lives and reduce costs. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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What doctors want patients to know to improve their mental health

Mental well-being is a crucial aspect of overall health. Learn from AMA member physicians about tips to help patients address mental health concerns. 

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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U.S. Supreme Court must keep preventive screening, services free

The high court will decide the fate of ACA provision that is estimated to save more than 100,000 lives annually.

Judicial Advocacy
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What doctors want patients to know about cancer screening and prevention

When it comes to cancer, waiting is not an option. AMA member physicians share the keys to a healthier future with prevention and early detection. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about high cholesterol

Sorting through the good, the bad and the ugly about high cholesterol can be confusing. Two physicians set out to explain what to keep in mind. 

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about UTI prevention

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be uncomfortable, but medication and home remedies can help. Two physicians discuss UTIs and how to manage symptoms.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about the contagious norovirus

Often wrongly called the “stomach flu,” norovirus sickens tens of millions of Americans annually. Two physicians explain how to prevent and treat it.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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5 Min Read

Medicare changes in store for 2025 on primary care, vaccination

Despite congressional failure to stop across-the-board cuts, CMS officials detailed efforts to boost prevention and primary care’s value. 

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