Half the dues, all the AMA benefits!

AMA membership offers unique access to savings and resources tailored to enrich the personal and professional lives of physicians, residents and medical students.

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12 MIN READ

Asif Ishaque, MD, addresses vaccine hesitancy in Flint, Michigan

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing vaccine hesitancy in Flint, Michigan.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

Tech that provides high-acuity home care gets high-profile boost

One-third of acute hospital care could move to an at-home platform like the one getting investment from Kaiser Permanente and the Mayo Clinic.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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3 MIN READ

Buying a house during residency? Be prepared for a seller’s market

Today’s housing market makes home buying a challenge for first-time homeowners. Here’s what resident physicians should expect.

Medical Residency Personal Finance
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about post-COVID anxiety

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted patients’ mental health. It has also led to anxiety about reopening. Here’s how patients can cope.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Ruth T. Chang, MD, MPH
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9 MIN READ

Q&A: “Chief people officer” strives to keep patients, colleagues well

Permanente Medical Groups are innovators in keeping patients healthy. T. Ruth Chang, MD, MPH, extends this effort to her colleagues and staff.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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14 MIN READ

Stephen Parodi, MD, details model for providing acute care at home [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 one health system provides acute level care at home.

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Digital
AMA Update Podcast
Jun 1, 2021 ·
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Peter Bolo, MD, on supporting mental health during times of crisis

In this AMA STEPS Forward™ webinar and case study, Peter Bolo, MD, shared an overview of helping physicians endure the stress of COVID-19. Watch now.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: How Ochsner Health gives moms a digital connection to care

Ochsner helps moms measure vitals at home and share them with doctors. Some in Congress—alarmed by rising U.S. maternal death rate—want to take the idea national.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
Richard McCarthy, MD
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: How this medical group emerged stronger from the pandemic

COVID-19 accelerated care innovation for Kaiser Permanente and Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, which excel in telehealth and Medicare Advantage.

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Sustainability
Health System Spotlight