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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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California Surgeon General Diana Ramos, MD, shares why we need more Latino physicians [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why we need more Latino physicians.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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California Surgeon General Diana Ramos, MD, shares why we need more Latino physicians

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why we need more Latino physicians.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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How podcasts can connect patients, doctors during COVID-19 era

A Northwest Permanente radiation oncologist and podcaster answers common questions and helps patients overcome the sense of isolation.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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When using video with patient’s family, seek to inform—not coerce

Video can bring family or surrogate decision-makers up to speed on an ICU patient’s condition, but it can also be used to manipulate. Learn more.

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Release the Pressure toolkit for health care professionals

Download campaign toolkit resources from AMA, physician groups, heart health experts and ESSENCE that aim to support Black women in a movement for healthy blood pressure.

Hypertension
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Medicare physician fee schedule & Dobbs decision with Todd Askew

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion on the AMA's latest advocacy efforts.

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Federal Advocacy
Moving Medicine Video Update
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Unified opposition voiced on restricting reproductive care access

The AMA joins more than 75 other medical professional organizations in denouncing legislative interference in the patient-physician relationship.

Population Care
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6 simple ways to master patient communication

Those medical students entering patient-facing clinical training are well served to brush up on their communication skills. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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July 8, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on HHS privacy guidance

AMA welcomes HHS privacy guidance in wake of Dobbs decision and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update