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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 7, 2022

The news: Flu vaccine not effective this season, mental health’s link to heart disease, how hurricanes impact mortality long after landfall and more.

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How—and why—to use telehealth to combat mental health crisis

COVID-19 exacerbated the mental health crisis. Learn how physician practices, among other key players, can use digital health tools to stem the tide.

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AMA applauds President Biden’s health proposals

The AMA is pleased that President Biden highlighted mental health in the State of the Union, to address patient needs.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 21, 2022

In the news: Excess sodium in medication increases CVD risk, firearms now leading cause of death by trauma, ivermectin not effective in preventing severe COVID and more.

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At National Press Club, AMA marks two years of the COVID-19 pandemic

Entering year three of COVID-19, AMA president outlines path forward for health system, public health preparedness.

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AMA, Manatt Health present solutions for digital access to behavioral health

New report outlines strategies for incorporating telehealth, other digital tools to accelerate the adoption of behavioral health integration (BHI).

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Ethical questions arise when doctors support cops in the field

Learn how tactical health expertise can save lives and reduce trauma, as well as foster justice and peace.

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AMA, Manatt Health unveil toolkit to combat drug overdoses

The AMA and Manatt Health release a toolkit to guide states on removing barriers to evidence-based patient care.

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Insurer accountability on mental health parity is long overdue

Report finds “egregious violations” of federal law, worsening nation’s mental health and drug-overdose crises. Learn more with the AMA.

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