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5 MIN READ

Nov. 15, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Removing stigma part of Northwest Permanente strategy to improving physicians' health and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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8 MIN READ

Seattle system uses grants to form healthy community partnerships

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health distributed $1.7 million among 24 nonprofit organizations collaborating to better the health of their communities. 

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about sciatica

A sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back can be a sign of sciatica. Kevin Taliaferro, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses sciatica care.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

AMA lawsuit targets collusion in health care pricing

To protect patients and physicians, the AMA seeks injunctive relief against a multilateral price-fixing conspiracy led by MultiPlan Inc. 

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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5 MIN READ

Equity, diversity and belonging in medical education

Find how the AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative focuses on increased diversity and an improved sense of belonging in medical education.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
2024 AMA Interim Meeting of the HOD
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19 MIN READ

Highlights from the 2024 AMA Interim Meeting

Track the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran Nov. 8–12.

Interim Meeting
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5 MIN READ

Supreme Court must act to keep preventive services cost-free

The AMA joins dozens of groups urging high court to hear a case that threatens to undo a part of the ACA that has saved lives and cut costs.

Access to Care
HOD Reference Committee B, 2024 Interim Meeting
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3 MIN READ

Having a physician on site is best way to deliver emergency care

But that isn’t always possible. AMA will work with state medical associations to push for 24/7 physician supervision, even if is remotely provided. 

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
2024 Interim Meeting
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2 MIN READ

Boost aging patients’ meaningful access to health tech

Telehealth and other tech solutions can promote better health outcomes. They need to be available and usable by all patients, says the AMA.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians