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AMA urges insurance coverage parity for emerging obesity treatment options

AMA will urge health insurers to provide coverage of available FDA-approved weight-loss drugs, including GLP-1 medications

Press Releases
James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates
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How do you move medicine forward in trying times? Focus

You can’t be all things to all people. AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD, explains how a strategy focused on carefully selected priorities is succeeding.

Interim Meeting
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James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2023 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting, James L. Madara, MD, discusses the AMA’s carefully selected priorities. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

Speeches
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 6, 2023

In the news: FDA handling of drug shortage under investigation, congenital syphilis on the rise, childhood vaccine exemptions hit record high and more.

Publications & Newsletters
AMA Update for Nov. 8, 2023: FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings
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FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest developments in public health.

Public Health
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FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest developments in public health.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
Scientist working in a research laboratory
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Medical student research retrospective: Hannibal Person, MD

Pediatric gastroenterologist Hannibal Person, MD, conducted infectious diseases research in medical school. See his tips for student researchers.

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Research During Residency
Succeeding in Medical School
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 30, 2023

In the news: HHS information blocking ‘disincentives,’ infant mortality rising, more Americans should get lung cancer screening, fewer teens vaping and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Young adult having blood pressure taken
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Are you sure you’re accurately measuring BP? Here’s how to know.

Accurate BP measurement is key to hypertension control, but care teams can overlook the task with dangerous consequences for patients. Learn more.

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