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AMA praises executive order to bolster COVID-19 testing and PPE supply

The AMA has called for a “Manhattan Project” type effort to expand manufacturing capacity and produce supplies needed in this time of national emergency.

Press Releases
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How JAMA Network quickened pace to deliver critical COVID-19 info

Doctors demand fast, accurate research and perspective to guide difficult decisions amid global pandemic. Learn how JAMA Network is meeting that need.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA commends Administration on COVID-19 emergency declaration

AMA commends Administration on emergency declaration to ensure America’s health care system has sufficient resources to respond to COVID-19 and prevent spread.

Press Releases
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New York effort raises use of MAT for opioid-use disorder

Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) are underused, with racial, geographic and economic barriers. Learn about a Big Apple initiative that’s making big changes.

Behavioral Health
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Teen cannabis vaping: How doctors can counter the rising trend

14% of high-school seniors are vaping cannabis. Learn about the adverse health impact, and how physicians should counsel their teenage patients.

Behavioral Health
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How humanities background could make you a better medical student

While most students entering or applying to medical school come with a strong science background, a humanities major can be an asset. Learn more with the AMA.

Prep for Med School
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5 changes to fix prior authorization that are well overdue

Unconstrained expansion of prior authorization requirements has created an exhausting burden for patients and doctors. Learn more with the AMA about the way forward.

Prior Authorization
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Doctor uses reach of social media to ease COVID-19 pandemic fears

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, is working with colleagues to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. He also finds time to identify and counter misinformation on social media.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 24, 2020

In the news: Updates on COVID-19 in the U.S., Title X decision gags physicians, cognitive decline in widowed adults, 42% of U.S. adults have obesity.

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