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AI in health care, ending physician burnout & more with AMA's new president Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of medicine and the new president's priorities for the next year.

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Leadership
AMA Update Podcast
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Inequity damages health—and drains the economy

Health inequities are linked to an extra $320 billion in spending, says Deloitte report. Learn why advancing health equity is everyone’s business.

Health Equity
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How digitally enabled care can improve postpartum outcomes

Learn how Ochsner Health is connecting moms to remote care to help them during pregnancy and in postpartum.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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Highlights from the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting

Track the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran June 9–13.

Annual Meeting
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ICYMI: 10 stories to read from the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting

Doctors send an unmistakable message: Fix Medicare now. Delegates also took actions on prior authorization, scope of practice, burnout and telehealth.

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Annual Meeting
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA gathered physician & medical student leaders from all corners of medicine at its Annual Meeting to shape guiding policies on emerging health care topics.

Press Releases
Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, inaugural speech at 2023 Annual Meeting
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New AMA president: Physicians must seek “more equitable tomorrow”

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH is the first openly gay person to hold the office. Amid many inequities, the AMA’s own evolution is one reason for optimism.

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President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, inauguration address, 2023 Annual Meeting

AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses the House of Delegates at the 2023 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
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Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, inaugurated as 178th AMA president

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, was sworn in today as the 178th president of the AMA. Dr. Ehrenfeld is the first openly gay person to serve as AMA president.

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