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8 MIN READ

Why health equity is a medical and economic priority with Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about why health equity is a priority.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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4 MIN READ

Give gun buyers lifesaving information on secure storage

1 in 3 pediatric firearms-related deaths are suicides. Physicians are standing up for a law requiring gun shops to share safety tips with buyers.

Public Health
Barbara L. McAneny, MD
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5 MIN READ

Oncology practice network meets patient needs—and saves money too

The National Cancer Care Alliance helps oncologists collaborate on practices that serve patients best, says founder and chair Barbara L. McAneny, MD.

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Advocating for Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

10 things doctors wish women knew to manage their health

Learn from AMA member physicians about some priorities that women patients should keep in mind. Hint: It’s not all about diet and exercise.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 MIN READ

AMA in the News: August 2023

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
AMA Update for Aug. 31, 2023: The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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13 MIN READ

The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of the overdose epidemic.

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Overdose Epidemic
AMA Update
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13 MIN READ

The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of the overdose epidemic.

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Overdose Epidemic
AMA Update Podcast
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4 MIN READ

Disability benefit systems can be dizzyingly complex. Here’s help.

Learn with the AMA about best practices for a task for which many physicians may lack expertise: evaluating patients’ ability to work.

AMA Guides®
UPDATED
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3 MIN READ

AMA, West Side United fight for health equity, one community at a time

AMA collaborates with West Side United (WSU) in addressing health inequity in 10 neighborhoods on Chicago’s west side.

Health Equity