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Understanding when HRT makes sense in menopause

Melissa Joy Tracy, MD, of Rush University Medical Center, explains why hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) might be right for some women.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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Don’t fall for these myths on prior authorization

Behemoth health insurers claim this time-wasting practice improves care and saves everyone money. Look beyond the myths and find out the facts.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Switch to race-neutral test fixes missed asthma among Black kids

Henry Ford Health is among the organizations shifting to a lung-function equation free of false racial differences in lung capacity. 

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.

Public Health
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AMA podcasts

Compelling research, discussions, opinions and more—enjoy these original podcasts from the AMA for the latest in medicine and patient care.

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AMA Update for April 9, 2025: Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study
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Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about a new pertussis outbreak, a new Alzheimer's test and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about a new pertussis outbreak, a new Alzheimer's test and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Phone calls stable, but patient portal messages keep piling up

Medical subspecialists see a 9.9% rise in EHR time during their off hours, study shows. AMA resources help redesign workflow and cut inbox burdens.

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Digital
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 31, 2025

In the news: Measles outbreaks in 5 states, prescription stimulant misuse, shingles vaccine and dementia prevention, avoidable deaths and more.

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