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4 MIN READ

Henry Ford Health tailors EHR to boost diabetes prevention

The EHR can pose a clerical burden for physicians, but harnessing its might can improve patient outcomes. Learn more with the AMA.

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Diabetes
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

Doctors’ passion to reshape medicine is how AMA policy gets made

Explore how the AMA House of Delegates operates and dive into the stories of AMA members who are moving medicine forward.

AMA Policies
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 29, 2023

In the news: Eligible Americans lose Medicaid coverage, impact of exercise on brain health, FDA issues warning on off-brand semaglutide and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. But recent advances offer some hope. Learn more.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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5 MIN READ

7 things every physician should know about nutrition guidance

Giving clear guidance on nutrition can be challenging for physicians. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The AMA has resources that can help.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Battlefield widens with hundreds of scope-creep bills introduced

Protecting patients from unsafe expansion of nonphysician scope of practice is paramount. Learn how the AMA fights to stop scope creep.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

When microaggressions happen: 5 steps medical students can take

Follow the five D’s to effectively intervene when you witness bias or a slight against a medical student or health professional colleague.

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Physician Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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3 MIN READ

New coalition to advance health equity with coordinated action

AMA, Institute for Healthcare Improvement launch the Rise to Health Coalition to create a system where everyone has the resources for optimal health.

Health Equity
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AMA, IHI launch nationwide equity coalition in health care

New initiative aims to unite individuals, organizations toward making health equity actionable.

Press Releases