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This pediatrician speaks up for Mississippi moms, infants

Hattiesburg Clinic’s Anita Henderson, MD, the MSMA, and many others spent years pushing to expand Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum. Now it is law.

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Health System Spotlight
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 20, 2023

In the news: Alarming spread of deadly and drug-resistant Candida auris fungus, growing drug shortages, autism spectrum disorder on the rise and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about UTI prevention

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be uncomfortable, but medication and home remedies can help. Two physicians share how to prevent UTIs.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Help your patients get a bigger health boost from their coffee

Coffee lovers now have a reason to rejoice. That daily cup of joe doesn’t just boost energy—it provides health benefits too. Learn more with the AMA.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 13, 2023

In the news: Surge in maternal death rates, EPA limit on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, impact of sleep on vaccine effectiveness and more.

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AMA to court: Don’t overturn FDA approval of mifepristone

Federal lawsuit over drug used in medication abortion is driven by ideology, not science. A hearing in the case is being held Wednesday.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 6, 2023

In the news: Fatal opioid poisonings in children, lingering gastrointestinal problems after COVID infection, treatment for statin-intolerant patients and more.

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Permanente: Breast cancer scan
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Q&A: How swift communication of mammography results eases anxiety

Some patients wait 30 days for routine mammography results. This Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physician’s team cut the wait to under an hour.

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Health System Spotlight
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What it takes to maintain open access to reproductive health care

Anticipating abortion bans, a clinic opened in Southern Illinois to offer reproductive health care. Now waiting times are rising. Learn more.

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