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4 Min Read

How to address hypertension control during the COVID-19 pandemic

With too many patients putting off care for their chronic conditions, learn with the AMA about how physicians can prioritize hypertension control.

Prevention & Wellness
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8 Min Read

A look back: What we've learned with the COVID-19 update

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by taking a look back at 190 episodes to reveal lessons learned and the way forward.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
An older African-American man using a laptop computer in his kitchen.
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4 Min Read

Startup brings connectivity, convenience to diabetes prevention

This Silicon Valley company is expanding efforts to eliminate bottlenecks that hamper patients’ ability to access proven lifestyle-change programs.

Prevention & Wellness
Telemedicine appointment
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6 Min Read

Final 2021 Medicare pay schedule: What physicians need to know

Changes to E/M will ease documentation burdens, but final rule also includes painful pay cuts that Congress must act to avert. Learn more with the AMA.

Medicare & Medicaid
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5 Min Read

Overdose epidemic requires state action to remove barriers to care

AMA, Mannatt report emphasizes the increasing importance of removing barriers to evidence-based care.

Press Releases
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11 Min Read

Barbara McAneny, MD, discusses new challenges facing Native American populations during COVID-19 [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the new challenges facing Native American populations during the pandemic.

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Population Health
AMA Update Podcast
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9 Min Read

Dec. 11, 2020: National Advocacy Update 

What you need to know: 2021 Medicare Physician Payment Final Rule and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Patient and health care worker
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4 Min Read

8 terms every physician should know about prediabetes

Learn about diabetes prevention programs, the M.A.P. framework and other key terms all physicians should know about prediabetes.

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Prevention & Wellness
Terms Every Doctor Should Know
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11 Min Read

Barbara McAneny, MD, discusses new challenges facing Native American populations during COVID-19

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 the new challenges facing Native American populations during the pandemic.

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Population Health
AMA Update