Francis J. Crosson, MD
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5 MIN READ

Physicians warned of the pitfalls behind private equity promises

Private equity funding can spur innovations, but investor expectations for a quick return can clash with practice sustainability and medical ethics.

Private Practices
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7 MIN READ

Second COVID-19 vaccine booster dose: Answering patients’ questions

Here are some questions patients might have about a second COVID-19 vaccine booster, along with the answers that physicians should be ready to share.

Public Health
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about colon cancer screening

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but screening can cut risk by 80%. Learn more about your options.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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3 MIN READ

Don’t overlook young adult patients for hypertension concerns

A study of blood pressure measurements in hundreds of people over 30 years old found changes in early adulthood can affect brain function in midlife.

Hypertension
Kristen Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS
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4 MIN READ

What will drive new editor-in-chief’s approach at JAMA

“Bringing more people to the table” is key to building trust and improving care, says Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS. Learn more with the AMA.

Leadership
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4 MIN READ

Mistreatment, discrimination by patients adds to physician burnout

About 30% of doctors subjected to offensive remarks in the past year. Learn who’s affected most, how it’s linked to burnout, and how to move forward.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 11, 2022

In the news: skyrocketing demand for monkeypox vaccine, pulse oximeter inaccuracies, surge in superbug infections, 2023 Physician Fee Schedule rule and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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9 MIN READ

CDC study shows power of COVID-19 vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with the latest on Omicron subvariants, delays in state-by-state COVID case reporting and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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10 MIN READ

CDC study shows power of COVID-19 vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with the latest on Omicron subvariants, delays in state-by-state COVID case reporting and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update