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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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Mikhail Varshavski, DO, on how social media can combat COVID-19 misinformation

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 influence of social media on misinformation about the pandemic.

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AMA backs physician freedom to advocate for patient interests

Patient welfare is the first priority in resolving flashpoints between physicians and hospitals.

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Teaching culturally humble primary care

Tonya Fancher, MD, MPH, knows that more primary care doctors in a community means longer-living residents and more equitable outcomes. She’s made it her medical school’s mission to help aspiring doctors remain connected to their communities.

Health Equity
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AMA in the News: February 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2020.

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Doctor uses reach of social media to ease COVID-19 pandemic fears

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, is working with colleagues to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. He also finds time to identify and counter misinformation on social media.

Public Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 24, 2020

In the news: Updates on COVID-19 in the U.S., Title X decision gags physicians, cognitive decline in widowed adults, 42% of U.S. adults have obesity.

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Feb. 28, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Public charge final rule in effect and a Federal appeals decision on Title X in AMA's national advocacy news.

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U.S. appeals court upholds Title X gag rule on physicians

Ruling allows HHS to move ahead with a Trump administration rule that forces doctors to act as government mouthpieces when speaking with Title X program patients.

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AMA statement on ninth circuit Title X decision

The AMA is disappointed by the reasoning behind a federal appeals court’s decision to allow the Trump administration to enforce a gag rule on physicians.

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