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Climate change's effects on human health with Colin Cave, MD

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing climate change's effects on human health.

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Jerry Abraham, MD
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Q&A: When fighting climate change, don’t overlook health equity

Throughout the pandemic, AMA member Jerry Abraham, MD, MPH, CMQ, has advocated for equitable vaccine distribution. Now he’s taking on climate change.

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Aug. 19, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on the Inflation Reduction Act

Bill addresses 3 major health issues but not Medicare pay reform in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 15, 2022

In the news: COVID-19 patients face increased risks of neurologic, psychiatric sequelae two years after infection and more.

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Bill addresses 3 major health issues, but not Medicare pay reform

Inflation Reduction Act targets health insurance affordability, climate change and prescription drug costs—leaving Medicare pay reform for another day.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 25, 2022

In the news: chronic health issues in young adults, deadly bacteria in soil and water samples, handling extreme heat risks, long COVID symptoms and more.

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What a sustainable diet means—for your patients and the planet

Physicians may not appreciate the influence they have on behaviors that will shape Earth’s future. Learn more with the AMA about sustainable diets.

Public Health
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July 8, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Senate HELP Committee urged to consider MAT Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Supreme Court curbs EPA’s ability to cut greenhouse-gas emissions

Doctors again disappointed as high court rules in a way that harms public health. Climate change is already affecting patients’ health.

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