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Need to get rid of stigma on physician illness, disability

Not every physician illness leads to impairment, and doctors can often be accommodated and continue practicing safely, says newly adopted AMA policy.

Physician Health
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AMA announced policies adopted on first day of Special Meeting

Policies adopted help the AMA drive the future of medicine, remove obstacles that interfere with patient care, and improve the health of the nation.

Press Releases
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Social media networks must crack down on medical misinformation

Information on Facebook and other social media sites lacks the vetting that news organizations employ. Delegates address these shortcomings.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA calls for access to substance use disorder treatment in prisons, jails

Access to medication treatment in correctional facilities is not only protected by the law, but it is essential.

Press Releases
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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Physicians are equipped for upcoming battles, says new AMA president

The pandemic isn’t over yet, but doctors can apply its lessons to other major challenges in medicine, says family physician Gerald E. Harmon, MD.
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AMA: Time to develop better methods of crowd control

Even less-lethal weapons can cause harm, as seen during 2020’s protests. New AMA policy calls for standards for their use to reduce injury and death.

Injury & Violence
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President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, inauguration address, June 2021 Special Meeting

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
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How to make peer-to-peer prior authorization talks more effective

Peer-to-peer prior authorization reviews are too often a time-consuming barrier to care. AMA delegates take steps to fix that.

Prior Authorization
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Gerald Harmon, MD, on his priorities as incoming AMA president

AMA's Moving Medicine video series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with incoming AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD.

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Leadership
Moving Medicine Video Update