AMA delegate speaking at the 2022 Interim Meeting
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Work to close insurance coverage gaps for preventive care

Physicians move to address gaps affecting three distinct patient populations, part of the AMA’s ongoing work to expand insurance coverage.

Access to Care
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Public health: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Science & Public Health
Physician examining patient
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5 ways to help patients with obesity make lifestyle changes

Learn how to talk with patients with obesity to ensure they get the evidence-based treatment and support they deserve.

Public Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 25, 2022

In the news: chronic health issues in young adults, deadly bacteria in soil and water samples, handling extreme heat risks, long COVID symptoms and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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2 reasons to steer patients away from supplements for weight loss

Over-the-counter products designed to spur weight loss shouldn’t be part of the treatment plan. Learn with the AMA, and find out what does work.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 6, 2022

In the news: CVD risk in childhood cancer survivors, coffee may help protect the kidneys, smoking frequency and nicotine dependence in teens and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 MIN READ

Patients can follow these steps to help reverse prediabetes

More than one in three adults in the U.S. lives with prediabetes. Learn what doctors wish patients knew about managing prediabetes.

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Diabetes
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Patient speaking to physician
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Time to step up screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

As knowledge grows about the link between type 2 diabetes and COVID-19, so does the need to help patients prevent this devastating chronic condition.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 18, 2022

In the news: Cardiovascular risk for patients with T2D, impact of latitude on MS severity, access to COVID-19 test-to-treat program and more.

Publications & Newsletters