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AMA telehealth policy, coding & payment

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
AMA Update for July 17, 2024: H5N1 news, bird flu Colorado outbreak, new bubonic plague case and why COVID is rising again
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H5N1 news, bird flu Colorado outbreak, new bubonic plague case and why COVID is rising again

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At pandemic peak, 1 in 3 resident doctors in NYC experienced burnout

During COVID-19 pandemic’s intense early months, residents and fellows at a New York hospital were at higher risk of psychiatric disorders. Learn more.

Medical Resident Wellness
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Ill-fitting PPE contributes to added stress for women physicians

Poorly fitting PPE could risk lives of female physicians and other health professionals as the country continues to battle COVID-19. Learn more with the AMA.

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Nearly 100,000 units of PPE go to community-based organizations

AMA Foundation, Project N95 partner to give masks, gowns and gloves to organizations throughout the country.

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Pandemic pivots Ochsner Health to new role: PPE manufacturer

Louisiana’s Ochsner Health has long been an innovator in patient care. Now its pioneering spirit is taking it in a new direction: manufacturing.

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Health System Spotlight
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Make sure PPE is designed to fit everyone

Gloves, masks and more are designed to fit men of European ancestry, sometimes leaving other doctors with badly fitting PPE. AMA seeks to change that.

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Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, on gun violence within the pandemic [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing approaches to preventing gun violence during the pandemic.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, on gun violence within the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing approaches to preventing gun violence during the pandemic.

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AMA Update
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4 decontaminating processes to effectively sterilize N95 masks

While PPE supply remains a problem in health care, what are some ways to effectively sterilize N95s? Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health
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AMA member-exclusive pricing on PPE is no longer available

The AMA has collaborated with Project N95, a not-for-profit organization, to reserve quality certified PPE (personal protective equipment) for AMA members to purchase.

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