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Public health: The challenges and opportunities physicians face with Frederick Chen, MD, MPH
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Practice innovation strategies: Patient-centered care
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5 MIN READ

6 ways doctors can use their voices to help science get heard

On TV and social media, in churches and in the community, physicians must help tell the truth on COVID-19 vaccination, the pandemic and more. Learn how.

Public Health
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63 MIN READ

Science and storytelling: Making physicians’ voices the loudest in the room

Join a discussion with AMA physician leaders and Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, on the need to elevate physician voices to protect patients and this nation's health.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

4 ways the AMA has battled in court to preserve access to care

Whether it’s upholding the Affordable Care Act or regulating PBMs, the AMA has spoken up in court to advance patients’ access to care. Learn more.

Public Health
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about physician burnout

Physician burnout was a cause for concern before COVID-19 multiplied the stress on doctors. Here’s what patients can do to ease pandemic strains.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 MIN READ

Try these 7 equity-focused language options to engage patients

Learn how the words doctors use—and the narratives behind them—can have life-altering consequences for the patients and communities they serve.

Health Equity
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2 MIN READ

AMA in the News: October 2021

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 MIN READ

Who should decide where palliative surgery is right next step?

Learn how physicians navigate the tough decisions and unknown outcomes of this underappreciated, and often misunderstood, facet of palliative care.

Ethics
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1 MIN READ

ACOG, AMA joint statement on filing to the Supreme Court on SB8

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge the Supreme Court to lift the appeals court's decision in Texas SB8.

Press Releases
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Uphold injunction on Texas law putting bounties on doctors’ heads

Learn how Texas SB 8 infringes on the patient-physician relationship and harms patient care.

Physician-Patient Relationship