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4 MIN READ

Report shows decreases in opioid prescribing, increase in overdoses

The AMA is urging policymakers to join physicians to reduce mortality and improve patient outcomes by removing barriers to evidence-based care.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

City-level data reveals health inequities are far from inevitable

New book from AMA researcher details how research, equity-focused data analysis and community mobilization can help slash health inequities.

Health Equity
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3 MIN READ

Congress must tackle Medicare pay, telehealth in reconciliation

Massive budget-reconciliation package should stop 2022 Medicare physician payment cliff and keep telehealth’s momentum going after pandemic.

Medicare & Medicaid
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4 MIN READ

Empowering Black communities to boost COVID-19 vaccination

Medical student LaShyra “Lash” Nolen, an AMA member, leads a project to deliver culturally sensitive, accurate information in marginalized communities.

Population Care
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15 MIN READ

LaShyra Nolen empowers Black community with accurate COVID info [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 how to empower the Black community with accurate COVID-19 info.

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Population Care
AMA Update Podcast
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15 MIN READ

LaShyra Nolen empowers Black community with accurate COVID info

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to empower the Black community with accurate COVID-19 info.

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Population Care
AMA Update
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3 MIN READ

Doctors urge FDA action on new menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars

New cigarettes marketed as boosting “menthol to more menthol” while cigars boast chocolate and vanilla swirl. Time for feds to put a stop to them.

Public Health
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11 MIN READ

Gerald Harmon, MD, says don't socially distance from your doctor

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, about patients returning to care.

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Public Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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5 MIN READ

We must reverse drop in U.S. life expectancy that preceded pandemic

Life expectancy was declining well before the pandemic accelerated its pace, but a greater focus on social determinants of health can help reverse this trend.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints