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12 Min Read

Oct. 9, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Register for AMA webinar next week: CDC update on COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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3 Min Read

Marijuana policy should be guided by evidence, not the ballot

Mississippi referendum to legalize “medical” cannabis is opposed by doctors and state board of health who say new drugs should be OK’d by the FDA, not voters.

Behavioral Health
Oct 6, 2020 ·
50 Min Read

Behavioral health integration webinar series: Billing & coding 101

Physician experts discuss how to bill and get paid for behavioral health care services.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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5 Min Read

5 ways the pandemic may transform medical education

Some innovations put in place for medical students during COVID-19 may remain in place well after the pandemic’s end.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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2 Min Read

Oct. 2, 2020: State Advocacy Update

AMA applauds California's groundbreaking mental health reform law in the latest State Advocacy Update

Advocacy Update
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2 Min Read

AMA applauds California’s groundbreaking mental health reform law

New law holds insurers accountable to evidence-based treatment guidelines for coverage of mental health and addiction treatment services.

Press Releases
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5 Min Read

6 things doctors wish patients knew about “coronasomnia”

The pandemic is making it harder for many to get rest, leading to a phenomenon some experts call “coronasomnia.” Here’s what your patients should know.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 Min Read

Why graphic health warnings are needed on cigarette labels

Most fail to notice today’s cautions, and R.J. Reynolds liked it that way. AMA, other physician organizations urge federal court to allow bolder warnings.

Behavioral Health
A Latinx man and woman wearing masks.
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5 Min Read

How to prioritize chronic disease prevention with Latinx patients

The Latinx population is disproportionately affected by chronic diseases compared with other ethnic, racial and socioeconomic groups. Here’s how doctors can help.

Population Health