Illustration of two people wearing masks, thinking about puzzle pieces, looking at a cloud of COVID-19.
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3 Min Read

As pandemic enters year 2, mental health burden becomes clearer

One in three COVID-19 long-haulers experience anxiety, depression and more. Learn with the AMA about mental health and COVID-19.

Behavioral Health
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Should we order a CT for the kid? Why race, ethnicity play a role

Child’s race and ethnicity may be linked to the decision to perform diagnostic imaging during ED visits. Learn what’s behind the inequity.

Health Equity
Smiling elderly person talking on the phone
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Why audio-only telehealth visits must continue

Phone visits have been a lifeline for vulnerable patients amid COVID-19 and payment for them should be maintained after the pandemic’s over.

Digital
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Is COVID-19 poised to become an annual seasonal infection?

Could variants jeopardize herd immunity? If so, what can be done to mitigate the consequences of seasonal SARS-CoV-2? Discover what one expert has to say.

Infectious Diseases
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Why coronavirus variants might undercut vaccine efficacy

Cornell microbiology and immunology professor explains what’s known about COVID-19 vaccines and SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 8, 2021

In the news: CDC issues guidance for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, USPSTF updates lung cancer screening recommendations, COVID-19 relief package.

Publications & Newsletters
Health care professional and patient
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COVID-19 vaccination: Why collecting race, ethnicity is critical

Vaccine rollout inequities can’t be addressed until they’re understood, but essential information’s often left unreported. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
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5 Min Read

Speaking out against structural racism at JAMA and across health care

Many were hurt by a recent JAMA tweet and podcast. We are taking steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again as we address the pervasive public health threat of racism.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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How the last year has forced rethinking on physician burnout

The pandemic and evolving societal concerns offer a chance for health system leaders to reimagine how they value physician well-being.

Physician Health