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AMA letters: Take immediate steps to address PPE shortage

In letters, American Medical Association urges activation of Defense Production Act “as a matter of patient safety.

Press Releases
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How cultural factors and health disparities impact transmission

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the second of a two-part series, about the impact of COVID-19 on the Latinx community.

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Population Care
AMA Update
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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8 MIN READ

New AMA president: COVID-19 can spur positive changes in health care

In this Q&A, new AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, discusses what the nation’s COVID-19 experience has to teach us about removing obstacles to patient care.

Leadership
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4 ways COVID-19 is causing moral distress among physicians

Learn more about some of the reasons physicians and other health professionals may experience moral distress as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Physician Health
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9 MIN READ

Todd Askew on AMA’s advocacy support for physicians reopening their practices

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 in the second of a two-part series, about AMA's latest advocacy efforts.

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Sustainability
AMA Update
Sheryl Hirsch, MD
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6 MIN READ

Small private practice reopening prioritizes patient, staff safety

Learn how a pediatric practice has outlasted financial uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and is opening its doors a little wider to see more patients.

Sustainability
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8 MIN READ

Mira Irons, MD, on the latest COVID-19 trends and news in state cases and deaths

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 the trends in new cases and deaths.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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3 MIN READ

As COVID-19 cases rise, no time to let guard down on prevention

Learn why reopening shouldn’t mean giving up on preventive steps such as mask-wearing, physical distancing and hand hygiene.

Public Health
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2 MIN READ

AMA urges extra vigilance on COVID-mitigating steps

America’s physicians and the men and women on the front lines of this health care crisis urge you: do not confuse re-opening with returning to normal.

Press Releases