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AMA guidelines offer path to prevent discrimination in medicine

Racism, bias and microaggressions within medicine must be confronted. Learn how AMA guidelines support health care organizations do so.

Health Equity
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AMA adopts guidelines that confront systemic racism in medicine

Guidelines for health care organizations provide direction on effective anti-discrimination policies.

Press Releases
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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Physicians are equipped for upcoming battles, says new AMA president

The pandemic isn’t over yet, but doctors can apply its lessons to other major challenges in medicine, says family physician Gerald E. Harmon, MD.

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President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, inauguration address, June 2021 Special Meeting

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
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Gerald Harmon, MD, on his priorities as incoming AMA president

AMA's Moving Medicine video series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with incoming AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD.

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Leadership
Moving Medicine Video Update
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AMA calls for action to help telehealth flourish post-pandemic

Delegates outline how to address health inequities and lingering issues with state licensure, regulation and payment for this pivotal mode of care.

Digital
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New AMA policy opposes “excited delirium” diagnosis

New policy addresses reports that show use of “excited delirium," pharmacological interventions such as ketamine as justification for excessive police force

Press Releases
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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AMA president: Salute medicine’s heroes, prepare for hard work ahead

Physicians showed their mettle during pandemic. It’s up to all in medicine to carry the momentum forward, says outgoing AMA president Susan R. Bailey, MD.

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Susan Bailey, M.D., reflects on AMA leadership, pandemic presidency

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, today delivered the final speech of her presidency to the AMA House of Delegates.

Press Releases