Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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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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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.

Injury & Violence
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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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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
Room filled with physicians and health care workers treating patients, all wearing masks.
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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.

Infectious Diseases
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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 Health
Father checking his young son's forehead for temperature, while holding a tablet.
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AMA calls for action to help telehealth flourish post-pandemic

Delegates outline how to address health inequities and lingering issues with state licensure, regulation and payment for this pivotal mode of care.

Digital
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AMA urges equitable resource distribution in fight against COVID-19

The situation may seem to be getting better here, but in a global pandemic, threats abroad can quickly become threats in the United States.

Press Releases
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Physicians set principles for fast-growing urgent-care sector

Growing use of urgent care centers (UCCs) mustn’t further fragment care. AMA outlines how to ensure that UCCs complement primary care physicians.

Public Health Advocacy