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6 MIN READ

AMA in the News: December 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for December 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about scope of practice

Every health professional plays an essential role on the patient care team, but doctors must lead it. Learn why scope of practice matters to patients.

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Scope of Practice
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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3 MIN READ

Listen and learn with the AMA’s top podcast episodes

Original AMA podcasts help doctors and medical students stay updated on the go. Catch up with some of our most popular episodes.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Extending telehealth parity will advance patient care

Payers should extend coverage parity and fair and equitable pay policies across the full range of clinical services—no matter how they are delivered.

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Digital
Leadership Viewpoints
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7 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about their family health history

Family health history is a big predictor of overall health risk. An Atlantic Health System physician discusses what to know about family health history.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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2 MIN READ

How to respond when “turfing” displaces patient welfare

The problematic nature of poorly executed patient placement decisions is long overdue for change. Learn how to start the conversation.   

Ethics
Jasmin Eatman
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8 MIN READ

What it takes to find success as a medical student leader

Be brave and find the gaps, says MD-PhD student Jasmin Eatman, who serves on the AMA Minority Affairs Section’s governing council. Learn more.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Carl Streed Jr., MD, MPH
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4 MIN READ

Inclusion makes clinical evidence and precision medicine stronger

Learn how AMA member Carl Streed Jr., MD, MPH, helps researchers include historically marginalized populations and boost the evidence base. 

Health Equity
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12 MIN READ

Dec. 15, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Reminder: Registration open for the 2024 AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update