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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 28, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 vaccine protection, Hospitals, corps. own most physician practices, Breast, cervical cancer screenings declined in pandemic, Surprise medical bills.

Publications & Newsletters
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How pandemic brought health policy questions into sharper focus

JAMA Health Forum is now a peer-reviewed journal. Top editors say high-caliber research needed to navigate policy during COVID-19 and beyond.

Publications & Newsletters
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9 ways to reduce inequity in hypertension treatment and control

COVID-19 exacerbated preexisting disparities in hypertension management and control, but steps can be taken to promote a more equitable health system.

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How to reflect pandemic experiences on medical school applications

A premed’s experiences over the past year and a half are going to be a compelling portion of their medical school application. Learn more with the AMA

Preparing for Medical School
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One surge away: Key tips to prep now on crisis care standards

AMA joins National Academy of Medicine, other major stakeholders to push improvements based on the past year’s pandemic experiences.

Public Health
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10 MIN READ

Susan Bailey, MD, discusses a Senate hearing on 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 the next steps to end the pandemic.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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6 MIN READ

AMA in the News: June 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for June 2021.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Obesity in communities of color: A closer look at addressing existing disparities

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, experts discuss obesity in communities of color and their work addressing health disparities.

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Public Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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AMA membership growth a sign that physicians demand change

Dues-paying membership in the AMA has risen 35% over the last decade. Learn why doctors are responding to our efforts to drive medicine’s future.

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