Susan R. Bailey, MD

Specialty:
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology/Pediatrics

AMA Affiliated Groups

Former President, American Medical Association,
Authors

Susan R. Bailey, MD, a board-certified allergist/immunologist, was the 175th president of the American Medical Association for the year 2020-2021.

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Leadership

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5 MIN READ

Telehealth advances, mental health focus are changes worth keeping

COVID-19 has spotlighted mental health while advancing the reach of telehealth. We should build on these positive changes.
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Leadership

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5 MIN READ

Physicians take on vital new role: COVID-19 vaccine myth-busters

Physicians play a pivotal part in separating facts from falsehoods to help ensure as many Americans as possible obtain COVID-19 vaccination protection.
Family looking at a laptop and bills

Leadership

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4 MIN READ

Time to nix the “family glitch” and make these other ACA fixes

Correcting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) “family glitch” will enhance the improvements made to this landmark law under the latest pandemic relief plan.
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Leadership

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4 MIN READ

Our Black maternal health crisis is an American tragedy

Black women are at least three times more likely than white women to die as a result of pregnancy. We must tackle this national calamity together.
Susan R. Bailey, MD

Leadership

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4 MIN READ

Questions still surround cannabis use and public health

More scientific research is needed to fully document the public health, medical and economic consequences tied to cannabis use.
Repeated vials and syringes

Leadership

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4 MIN READ

Give physician offices a greater shot at vaccine supply

Distributing vaccines to physician practices nationwide will increase our reach and overcome several obstacles simultaneously.
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Leadership

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4 MIN READ

Physicians provide key voice in building vaccine confidence

Many people have questions about COVID-19 vaccines. That’s a good thing, because physicians have answers. Learn more with the AMA.
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Leadership

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3 MIN READ

Universal health coverage is within our reach

Meaningful and affordable health coverage is a goal we all must support, especially during a public health crisis the magnitude of COVID-19.

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