Hands holding a smartphone
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3 MIN READ

Social media networks must crack down on medical misinformation

Information on Facebook and other social media sites lacks the vetting that news organizations employ. Delegates address these shortcomings.

Public Health
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2 MIN READ

AMA calls for access to substance use disorder treatment in prisons, jails

Access to medication treatment in correctional facilities is not only protected by the law, but it is essential.

Press Releases
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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4 MIN READ

Physicians are equipped for upcoming battles, says new AMA president

The pandemic isn’t over yet, but doctors can apply its lessons to other major challenges in medicine, says family physician Gerald E. Harmon, MD.

Tear gas fills the air as people confront police outside the Brooklyn Center police headquarters
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3 MIN READ

AMA: Time to develop better methods of crowd control

Even less-lethal weapons can cause harm, as seen during 2020’s protests. New AMA policy calls for standards for their use to reduce injury and death.

Public Health
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11 MIN READ

President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, inauguration address, June 2021 Special Meeting

AMA President Gerald E. Harmon, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
Stack of files wrapped up with red tape
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3 MIN READ

How to make peer-to-peer prior authorization talks more effective

Peer-to-peer prior authorization reviews are too often a time-consuming barrier to care. AMA delegates take steps to fix that.

Prior Authorization
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12 MIN READ

Gerald Harmon, MD, on his priorities as incoming AMA president

AMA's Moving Medicine video series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with incoming AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD.

series
Leadership
Moving Medicine Video Update
Room filled with physicians and health care workers treating patients, all wearing masks.
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2 MIN READ

U.S. physicians seek help for other countries battling COVID-19

With COVID-19 ravaging countries such as India and Brazil, delegates look to promote equitable distribution of resources in response to the pandemic.

Public Health
A white arrow sign set amongst trees with the text "hospital" pointing to the left.
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3 MIN READ

Pragmatic measures address rural health care’s complex challenges

Learn about steps such as adequate and reliable payment that will help meet the health needs of rural Americans and sustain the rural health system.

Population Care