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How to take an LGBTQ-inclusive social history to improve care

LGBTQ adolescents are more prone to depression, suicidality, substance-use disorder. Learn more with the AMA about effective screening conversations.

Population Health
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Survey: Physicians laud telehealth’s value, still find barriers

Learn more about what nearly 1,400 doctors are experiencing with telehealth. AMA will keep pushing to eliminate telehealth’s regulatory impediments.

Digital
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AMA Special Meeting insights: Policymaking during a pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing policymaking during the pandemic.

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Nov. 20, 2020: Advocacy Update spotlight on Highlights from the November 2020 AMA Special Meeting

Highlights from the November 2020 AMA Special Meeting in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Proceedings of the November 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates

Download PDFs of the details of the proceedings of the November 2020 Special Meeting of the House of Delegates.

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Top 10 stories from the November 2020 AMA Special Meeting

Amid a tragic tide of COVID-19 cases, physicians from across the U.S. gathered virtually to improve public health during the pandemic and beyond.

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AMA policy calls for increased regulation of dietary supplements

AMA strongly urges Congress to modify and modernize the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.

Press Releases
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Southern California medical student elected to AMA Board of Trustees

Drayton C. Harvey will assume office at the conclusion of the AMA’s Annual Meeting in June 2021.

Press Releases
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After Hahnemann, AMA steps up efforts to protect residents

More closures like that of Philadelphia’s Hahnemann University Hospital could threaten residents and fellows.

Resident Advocacy