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How pandemic brought health policy questions into sharper focus

JAMA Health Forum is now a peer-reviewed journal. Top editors say high-caliber research needed to navigate policy during COVID-19 and beyond.

Publications & Newsletters
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What it’s like to specialize in radiology: Shadowing Dr. Argy

AMA member Nicolas Argy, MD, says the specialty is great for its flexible work schedule, but face time with patients can be hard to come by.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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AMA announces search committee for new JAMA editor in chief

The search committee includes 18 leaders from across medicine and academia, and is part of phase one of a four-phase search process.

Press Releases
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1 in 3 patient-screening questions deemed repetitively "excessive"

Nonsmokers get asked repeatedly whether they smoke—just one example of the time-wasting burden for patients and doctors, says new study.

Sustainability
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AMA seeks greater efforts to diversify the physician workforce

U.S. medicine still doesn’t resemble the American populace. It’s time to acknowledge historic exclusion and fill educational opportunity gaps, delegates say.

Health Equity
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COVID-19 vaccine development: Video updates

The AMA is tracking the developments on the COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) outbreak, including vaccine developments. Explore videos and additional resources now.

Infectious Diseases
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MIPS relief, reform and research in play to make program relevant

CMS should cut the burdens of its Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) while boosting transparency and clinical relevance.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA announces transition in JAMA editorial leadership

JAMA Executive Editor Phil Fontanarosa, MD, will serve as interim editor-in-chief until a new JAMA Network editor is appointed.

Press Releases
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Empathetic phone calls reduce loneliness, depression in older adults

Establishing empathetic connections with older adults during the pandemic has a surprisingly powerful impact on mental health. Find out how.

Population Health