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Mini Kahlon, PhD, on making empathetic connections with older adults

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing empathy and its impact on older adults.

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Population Care
AMA Update
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Treating behavioral health to boost patients’ overall outcomes

Learn how physicians are integrating behavioral health care into their primary care practices to improve the health of patients with chronic conditions.

Public Health
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8 keys to end the nation’s drug-overdose epidemic

The CDC is reporting a record-breaking annual toll of nearly 90,000 U.S. overdose deaths. Learn about the policy steps needed to stem the tide.

Overdose Epidemic
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How this solo family practice integrates behavioral health care

This North Carolina family physician transformed her practice to meet the needs of patients struggling with substance-use disorder and mental health illness.

Public Health
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AMA to states: Stop interfering in health care of transgender children

AMA to governors: forgoing gender-affirming care can have tragic health consequences, both mental and physical.

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How to advance equity by integrating behavioral health

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the integration of behavioral health in physician practices to advance health equity.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
Apr 22, 2021 ·
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Bolstering chronic care management with behavioral health integration

In this webinar, physician experts share how they have used behavioral health integration (BHI) within their practices to improve their management of key chronic conditions and provide whole person care to patients.

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Events
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As pandemic enters year 2, mental health burden becomes clearer

One in three COVID-19 long-haulers experience anxiety, depression and more. Learn with the AMA about mental health and COVID-19.

Public Health
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Our Black maternal health crisis is an American tragedy

Black women are at least three times more likely than white women to die as a result of pregnancy. We must tackle this national calamity together.

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Leadership
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