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AMA adopts policies to protect patients

Physician and medical student leaders at the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates approved policies aimed at protecting patient access to needed health care.

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What is telehealth?

Telehealth, telemedicine and related terms generally refer to the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication—learn more and download the issue brief PDF on equity in telehealth.

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Do’s and don’ts for effective patient-physician communication

Poor communication can exacerbate patient mistrust and nonadherence. Expert advice published in JAMA lists examples of what to say—and what to avoid.

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AMA adopts new policy to create equity in clinical trials and research

The AMA House of Delegates adopted policy to ensure more women and SGM are included in clinical trials and medical research.

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Prioritizing Equity video series

The Prioritizing Equity video series examines how health care equity determines care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Equity
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Prioritizing Equity video series: Culturally Responsive Communication Strategies for Equity

In this episode of the Prioritizing Equity video series, panelists share the importance of teaching, implementing and adapting culturally responsive communication models for addressing health inequities.

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Prioritizing Equity Video Series
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Immediate Past President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, address at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the HOD

Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, addresses the AMA House of Delegates at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

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With health care in crisis, AMA continues fighting for physicians

Dr. Ehrenfeld reflects on a year of bold AMA advocacy, spotlighting threat of broken Medicare payment system.

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What doctors wish patients knew about uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids often lurk undetected, affecting millions of women. Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD, MAS, an ob-gyn from Ochsner Health, shares more.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™