2023 National Advocacy Conference
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5 MIN READ

Amid political divisions, physicians unify to protect patients

Doctors gather in the nation’s capital to press for fixes to Medicare payment, prior authorization and other priorities. Learn more with the AMA.

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Federal Advocacy
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

8 reasons patients don't take their medications

Patients don’t take medications as prescribed about half the time. A key to improving medication adherence is to understand why. Learn more.

Physician-Patient Relationship
Pregnant patient checking blood pressure
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7 MIN READ

Q&A: Innovating in maternal health to address 3 key factors

“Layers of protection” are needed for new moms, says ob-gyn Ericka C. Gibson, MD, MPH. Learn about her work at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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25 MIN READ

Obesity, weight loss treatments, set point theory & more with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about redefining obesity as a brain disease rather than a consequence of poor health choices.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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25 MIN READ

Obesity, weight loss treatments, set point theory & more with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about redefining obesity as a brain disease rather than a consequence of poor health choices.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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3 MIN READ

How the CPT code set can be used to help advance health equity

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set helps spur and integrate care innovation. Discover CPT’s role in promoting optimal health for all.

CPT®
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15 MIN READ

Challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on Tiktok, Twitter and Instagram with Joel Bervell

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on social media.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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15 MIN READ

Challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on Tiktok, Twitter and Instagram with Joel Bervell [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on social media.

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Health Equity
AMA Update Podcast
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2 MIN READ

AMA presents Government Service Award to top Pelosi health aide

Wendell Primus’ work was key to repealing SGR and passing the historic Affordable Care Act.

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