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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.

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Susan R. Bailey, MD
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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.

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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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Speaking out against structural racism at JAMA and across health care

Many were hurt by a recent JAMA tweet and podcast. We are taking steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again as we address the pervasive public health threat of racism.

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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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Reckoning with medicine’s history of racism

Evaluating the person commonly known as the founder of the AMA, Dr. Nathan Davis, is part of the AMA’s journey of reflection and action.

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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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Susan R. Bailey, MD
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Pandemic exposes dire need to rebuild public health infrastructure

While overcoming COVID-19 will be a significant victory, the larger campaign to rebuild our public health infrastructure will remain before us.

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Susan R. Bailey, MD
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Surprise billing reform serves patients and physicians alike

Our AMA played key role in correcting earlier provisions that would have been overly burdensome and put smaller independent physician practices at a disadvantage.

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