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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 14, 2023

In the news: Dementia’s link to air pollution, cancer on the rise among younger Americans, new COVID-19, RSV vaccines rolling out and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Reforms needed to alleviate persistent drug shortages

Federal regulators and Congress need to act now to eliminate persistent drug shortages that threaten patient health and well-being.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, moderating a panel discussion at the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting
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AMA works to address stigma, barriers in LGBTQ+ care

Find out how the HIV/AIDS crisis helped propel the AMA to step up efforts to address LGBTQ+ health inequities.

Health Equity
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 7, 2023

In the news: Mental illness on the rise globally, COVID EG.5 variant, sugary beverage linked to liver problems, fewer Americans have long COVID and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Aug. 11, 2023: State Advocacy Update

U.S. district court sides with physicians for third straight time on No Surprises Act lawsuits and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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SPS member profile: Dan Morhaim, MD

AMA SPS member Dan Morhaim, MD, shares his medical, academic and legislative experiences.

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Senior Physicians
Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 31, 2023

In the news: New Medicare program for dementia care, deaths tied to excessive drinking on the rise, USPSTF recommendation on folic acid and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Working to make it OK for physicians to seek mental health care

When Stefanie Simmons, MD, experienced postpartum depression, she feared seeking care would hurt her career. Now she’s working with the AMA to fix that.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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What is the MATE Act?

The MATE Act requires health care professionals who prescribe controlled substances to complete 8 hours of training for treating and managing patients with substance use disorder.

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Overdose Epidemic
Health Care Definitions