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HOD election rules

Find out about the election bylaws and policies for being elected to the AMA House of Delegates.

AMA Elections

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5 MIN READ

Cut sodium in foods in half by 2034 and save lives

More than 70% of sodium is from packaged food and food prepared away from home. Doctors say solutions start with getting food companies to reduce sodium.

Hypertension
Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH
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AMA’s first chief health equity officer to depart at year’s end

Under Dr. Aletha Maybank’s direction and guidance, the AMA has become a relevant national voice on equity in medicine and an important ally to organizations that have long been committed to this work.

Leadership
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5 MIN READ

Raw milk: Questions patients may have and how to answer

Milk and dairy products offer nutritional benefits. But raw milk—that is, unpasteurized milk—can contain harmful bacteria and pose significant health risks.

Public Health
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5 MIN READ

This medical student took her advocacy from campus to the statehouse

M3 Anusha Singh has driven change in her community. She says building a team and harnessing the power of stories are vital ingredients.

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Medical School Life
The Road to Residency
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Mpox is a public health threat and the U.S. should be prepared

There’s a need for ongoing surveillance, preparedness and resources to confront this disease that disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ patients.

Public Health
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This rural emergency doctor has another title: health system CEO

Marshfield Clinic Health System Interim CEO Brian Hoerneman, MD, knows rural health’s challenges firsthand and says a new merger could help patients.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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6 MIN READ

Creating a healthier future for Native communities

New AMA policies seek to improve health outcomes and expand health care opportunities for American Indian, Alaska Native and other Indigenous people.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Inequitable rural health trends are alarming—and unacceptable

AMA commits to improving the health of rural patients by easing doctor shortages and taking action against negative cancer and pediatric care trends.

Population Care