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4 MIN READ

Don’t criminalize pregnant patients with substance-use disorders

An Ohio mom was prosecuted after disclosing her illicit drug use upon giving birth. Learn why an appeals court was right to overturn her conviction.

Overdose Epidemic
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4 MIN READ

Protecting reproductive health care means protecting physicians

Third-party interference with the patient-physician relationship puts both patients and physicians at risk and undermines public health.  

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
UPDATED
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2 MIN READ

Public health improvement

Download PDFs of issue briefs and model bills— resources from the Advocacy Resource Center that can help improve public health in your state.

Public Health
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3 MIN READ

Why older adults benefit from regular doses of humor

A healthy aging initiative at Atlantic Health System prescribes laughter as a key to lowering stress among older adults. Learn more with the AMA.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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6 MIN READ

Refining rules on data release can prevent harm to patients

While some patients want immediate release of test results, others complain that getting bad news electronically without physician involvement causes unnecessary anxiety.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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31 MIN READ

How to address adult suicidal ideation with patients

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, listen to a discussion on pragmatic implementation strategies for the primary care setting.

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Public Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
AMA physician burnout webinar
Mar 9, 2023 ·
61 MIN READ

AMA physician burnout webinar

A panel of leading physician wellness experts discuss the symptoms and drivers of physician burnout and provide solutions to address the burnout crisis. Access the recording now.

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Events
Fighting for Physicians
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6 MIN READ

Burnout is a health crisis for doctors—and patients

We need frank talks about how to address the factors driving physician burnout. It’s starting with leadership from the AMA and the U.S. surgeon general.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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9 MIN READ

13 health systems that are innovating to move medicine forward

On prior authorization, telehealth, climate change, health equity and more—these health systems led the way during a trying year. Learn how.

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Scope of Practice
Health System Spotlight