Public Health
The spread of vaccine-preventable disease has been matched by the spread of misinformation on vaccines. It’s time for social media’s top CEOs to step up to the plate.
Press Releases
AMA sends letter to CEOs of leading tech and social media companies urging them to ensure user access to accurate, scientifically-sound vaccine information.
Accelerating Change in Medical Education
The winners of a recent competition highlight how medical students can be catalysts for change at the health systems level.
The AMA presented former Oklahoma Sen. Ervin Yen, MD, the Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service for his dedication to improving public health.
The 2019 adult immunization schedule gets a makeover aimed at helping physicians tell at a glance what their adult patients need to maximize their protection.
America’s physicians offer these recommendations to share with patients. Following this advice can make a big difference this year.
With the new year quickly approaching, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help make impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2019.
Vaccine-preventable diseases kill 50,000 adults each year. Find out how to address patients’ fears and overcome other barriers to get them immunized.
Ethics
The proposed rule would undermine patient access to medical care and information, the AMA said in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
Physician Advocacy
Physician legislators and physician advocates offer insight on how to build strong relationships before policy crises hit. Breaking through can start with a simple cup of coffee.
