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James L. Madara, MD, address at the June 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD

Watch James L. Madara, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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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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Immediate Past President Susan R. Bailey, MD, address at the June 2021 Special Meeting

Susan Bailey, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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Susan Skochelak, MD, MPH, on innovation in medical education

In this edition of Voices from the Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium, the AMA speaks with Susan E. Skochelak, MD, MPH, AMA former chief academic officer and group vice president of medical education.

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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.

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How the AMA plans to tackle root causes of U.S. health inequities

Within the organization and across health care, the AMA will push upstream to tackle the forces driving the inequities that pervade American medicine.

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What we need to advance equity: reflection, partnership, accountability

With new plan, the AMA will use its resources and influence to help dismantle structural racism and work toward a more equitable future for all people.

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Donald J. Palmisano, MD, JD; J. Edward Hill, MD; Ardis Dee Hoven, MD; John C. Nelson, MD, MPH.
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4 former AMA presidents reflect on COVID-19 and more

The last year has been tough on all seniors. Four former AMA presidents—all seniors—share how they have persevered and what they have learned.

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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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