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Tips to help your physician private practice sail the rough seas

A great new AMA podcast series offers timely advice on saving physician and staff time, changing payment models, and telehealth workflows. Learn more.

Private Practices
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12 MIN READ

Naloxone: FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Narcan, the over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, and more.

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Naloxone: FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Narcan, the over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, and more.

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Overdose Epidemic
AMA Update Podcast
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If affirmative action’s struck down, what’s next for medical schools?

An adverse decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on two challenges to admissions practices could upend equity efforts at medical schools. Learn more.

Medical School Diversity
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How ethics of meat and health transcend the dinner plate

Meat production creates ethical challenges both within clinical practice and at an institutional level. Learn how to respond.

Ethics
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Myth or fact? Patients must OK disclosure of medical information

Many physicians believe HIPAA requires patient authorization to disclose protected health information for treatment purposes. That’s not always true.

Sustainability
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How the AMA is stepping up its work to stop gun violence

A newly created AMA task force is working with other physician and community organizations to further evidence-based, preventive measures. Learn more.

Health Equity
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AMA launches resource to help physicians meet DEA training requirement

The AMA Ed Hub™ has a new educational webpage for physicians to complete required training on treating patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

Press Releases
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4 keys to preventing infections among patients on dialysis

Dialysis centers pose risk of infections. Learn with the AMA how nephrologists, nurses and staff can improve safety in four pivotal areas.

Public Health