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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
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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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7 Min Read

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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7 Min Read

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
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6 tips to keep in mind when screening patients for prediabetes

Screening patients for prediabetes may allow for earlier detection, diagnosis and treatment to improve health outcomes. Learn more with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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There’s no shortcut to boosting diversity among physician faculty

It will take sustained effort to overcome long-established barriers and make medical schools look more like the nation. Learn more with the AMA.

Medical School Diversity
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Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, on why renaming the B-T shunt matters

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, about the importance of recognizing Black pioneers in medicine.

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Health Equity
Moving Medicine Video Update