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4 MIN READ

Dobbs ruling is an assault on reproductive health, safe medical practice

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization puts lives at risk and potentially criminalizes care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 MIN READ

AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA, the premier national physician organization in the country, voted this week to adopt new policies aimed at improving the health of the nation.

Press Releases
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10 MIN READ

To overcome doctor shortage, get rid of obstacles to primary care

For patients in some communities, a pressing question is whether their primary care doctor will retire—because a replacement may be hard to come by.

Sustainability
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Emergency telemedicine poised to grow in pandemic’s new phase

Yes, emergency care is being delivered digitally. Learn how, and why its use should rise to help patients in big cities and rural areas.

Digital
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Physician-led teams deliver the care patients deserve

95% of patients want doctors involved in diagnosis and treatment decisions. That’s one reason the AMA stands strong for the physician-led care team.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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10 MIN READ

Why physician-led care teams are key to battling doctor shortage

All patients, regardless of ZIP code, deserve care led by a physician. Learn why independent practice for nonphysicians won’t fix the doctor shortage.

Scope of Practice
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AMA survey shows widespread enthusiasm for telehealth

The AMA released a survey that shows physicians have enthusiastically embraced telehealth and expect to use it even more in the future.

Press Releases
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FDA’s Dr. Marks among 7 honored by AMA for work amid pandemic

Dr. Marks helped assure safety, efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and kept physicians up to date. Learn about the other AMA award honorees.

Awards
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March 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks Congress not to adopt MedPAC recommendation to continue Medicare physician payment freeze and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update