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AMA adopts new policies to bolster rural health care

The AMA today adopted new policies to bolster rural health care due to lagging outcomes.

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Out-of-hospital pharmacologic intervention by nondoctors poses risks

Ketamine and other drugs are used to subdue agitated people outside the hospital. The AMA outlines improvements for first responders.

Injury & Violence
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New AMA policy opposes “excited delirium” diagnosis

New policy addresses reports that show use of “excited delirium," pharmacological interventions such as ketamine as justification for excessive police force

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Give hospital-based doctors access to outpatient formulary info

Without it, cost can lead to medication nonadherence and readmissions. Learn more about new AMA policy to get real-time information to physicians.

Behavioral Health
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Jack Resneck Jr., MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

The California dermatologist won by acclamation at the June 2021 AMA Special Meeting. Learn about other physicians elected to AMA leadership positions.

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California dermatologist chosen as AMA president-elect

AMA today announced the election of Jack Resneck Jr., M.D., a dermatologist from the San Francisco Bay Area, as the new president-elect of AMA.

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New England OB/GYN elected to AMA Board of Trustees

AMA announces election of Pratistha Koirala, M.D., Ph.D., a Nepal-born Connecticut and Bronx-trained physician and Ph.D to Board of Trustees.

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Susan R. Bailey, MD
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AMA president: Salute medicine’s heroes, prepare for hard work ahead

Physicians showed their mettle during pandemic. It’s up to all in medicine to carry the momentum forward, says outgoing AMA president Susan R. Bailey, MD.

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Susan Bailey, M.D., reflects on AMA leadership, pandemic presidency

AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, today delivered the final speech of her presidency to the AMA House of Delegates.

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