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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

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Switch to race-neutral test fixes missed asthma among Black kids

Henry Ford Health is among the organizations shifting to a lung-function equation free of false racial differences in lung capacity. 

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AMA Update for April 14, 2025: Measles news, new COVID study findings, plus Life in Media Survey on kids' mental health and phones
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Measles news, new COVID study findings, plus Life in Media Survey on kids' mental health and phones

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the ongoing measles outbreak, the latest study on COVID and more.

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AMA Update
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Measles news, new COVID study findings, plus Life in Media Survey on kids' mental health and phones [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the ongoing measles outbreak, the latest study on COVID and more.

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AMA Update Podcast

Evaluate Musculoskeletal Pain CME

Learn to evaluate, treat and manage musculoskeletal pain for patients young and old while earning CME credits.

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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.

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At-home kits help parents skip trips to pediatrician’s office

Texas Children’s Pediatrics offers parents a “sick-day utility belt” to help physicians virtually treat and diagnose common illnesses.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for April 9, 2025: Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study
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Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about a new pertussis outbreak, a new Alzheimer's test and more.

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AMA Update

Asthma and Allergies CME

Expand your knowledge on asthma, allergies and inflammatory diseases. 

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Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about a new pertussis outbreak, a new Alzheimer's test and more.

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Pediatrics programs with the most residency positions

According to FREIDA™ data, pediatrics offers 3,444 first-year medical residency positions. Here are the pediatric residency programs offering the most opportunities.

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