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AMA to urge using opioid litigation funds to train physicians in opioid treatment

The AMA expanded its opioid litigation policy to emphasize using a portion of the settlement funds to expand physician training for treating opioid use disorder.

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AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at interim meeting

New policies support a Medicare Advantage database of physicians and oversight of Third-Party Administrators.

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AMA calls for permanent standard time

At its interim meeting on Monday, the AMA House of Delegates supported ending daylight saving time and moving permanently to standard time.

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2022 Interim Meeting
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Preventing deadly gun violence will be focus of AMA task force

Firearms violence is a public health crisis that seems to be worsening. Learn about the AMA’s next steps to boost evidence-based approaches.

Injury & Violence
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AMA to establish task force focused on firearm violence prevention

New task force focuses on firearm violence prevention, building on more than 30 policy recommendations adopted over past two decades by AMA House of Delegates.

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2022 Interim Meeting
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2022 AMA Interim Meeting: 6 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians and medical students will consider at the House of Delegates’ meeting Nov. 12–15.

Interim Meeting
AMA leaders at the WMA General Assembly
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Physicians worldwide issue clarion call on racism’s impact in medicine

The World Medical Association’s Declaration of Berlin on Racism in Medicine makes clear how false ideas on race adversely affect patients’ health.

Health Equity
Overhead shot of a group of health care workers
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Physician CEO uncovers the value of doctor-led health care teams

Hattiesburg Clinic’s review of its cost-and-quality data became a focal point in national scope of practice debates over physician-led team-based care.

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Scope of Practice
Health System Spotlight
Laboratory work in progress
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AMA backs resident physicians’ access to fertility preservation

Training often coincides with prime child-bearing years. AMA policy supports coverage, accommodations for residents pursuing fertility preservation.

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Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency