Retroville trade center on April 3, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine
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Targeting civilians and health care in war is unconscionable

The Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians, hospitals and clinics are outrageous and must stop now. Learn how you can aid medical relief efforts.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 Min Read

How certified EHR technology can transform prediabetes care

Referrals to the National Diabetes Prevention Program lag way behind the incidence of prediabetes. A pilot project suggests one way to close the gap.

Prevention & Wellness
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 28, 2022

In the news: Accelerating adolescent mental health crisis, new study on ivermectin, second COVID-19 booster for older adults, rising prediabetes rates and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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SPS member profile: Ralph R. Ocampo, MD

Learn more about SPS member Ralph R. Ocampo, MD, FACS, past president and delegate member of the California Medical Association.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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April 1, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Upcoming webinars on the overdose epidemic and out-of-network payment process and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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Powerful new data boosts COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

JAMA study shows babies benefit from maternal vaccination, while an international research team uncovers a terrifying childbirth consequence of COVID-19.

Infectious Diseases
Ukrainian flag painted on concrete wall with cracks
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Senseless war in Ukraine sparks physician aid response

AMA joins counterparts around the world to decry outrageous attacks on Ukrainian medical facilities. Learn how physicians can help the war’s victims.

Injury & Violence
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Why MedPAC’s physician pay freeze recommendation is flawed

Since 2001, physicians have seen inflation-adjusted Medicare pay drop 20%. A pay freeze would imperil patient access to high-quality care.

Medicare & Medicaid
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For this emergency doctor, the hardest diagnosis was his own

Seth Trueger, MD, MPH, is one of about 100 patients known to have this rare condition. His quest for answers casts new light on the patient experience.

Physician Health