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2 Min Read

AMA adopts policies to improve the nation’s health

The policies adopted by the House of Delegates include: Making diapers tax free, Denouncing medical repatriation, and protecting physician whistleblowers.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

Omicron pushed doctors to the brink. 3 keys to get them back.

Physician burnout was pressing before COVID-19, and Omicron has contributed unique stressors. Learn what to focus on to improve well-being.

Physician Health
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11 Min Read

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares new CDC data on detecting COVID surges [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 new CDC data on detecting COVID surges in advance.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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11 Min Read

Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares new CDC data on detecting COVID surges

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing new CDC data on detecting COVID surges in advance.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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6 Min Read

Threats, intimidation against doctors and health workers must end

Attacks against physicians and other health professionals—already frequent targets of physical and verbal assaults—have only grown in the COVID-19 era.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 Min Read

COVID-19 has hit physicians hard—some more than others

Amid physicians’ pandemic burdens comes another: a rise in disrespect for doctors from historically marginalized racial or ethnic groups, survey shows.

Health Equity
Health care worker with head in hands
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3 Min Read

What should happen when a resident physician gets belittled

Effectively addressing bullying in the health care workplace involves modeling by senior staff and institutional interventions. Learn more.

Physician Health
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8 Min Read

Q&A: Despite pushback, physician lawmaker stands up for vaccines

California state Sen. Richard Pan, MD, MPH, has encountered physical violence from vaccine opponents. Learn how he fights back—with smart policy.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

Dr. Hotez on what feeds vaccine refusal: “Anti-science aggression”

COVID-19 misinformation deters millions from vaccination. AMA member Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, calls it anti-science aggression. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases