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Stepping up to help pregnant patients with substance-use disorders

AMA member Ruchi Fitzgerald, MD, helps run an innovative effort to help pregnant patients and others with substance-use disorder get lifesaving care.

Overdose Epidemic
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Q&A: Innovating in maternal health to address 3 key factors

“Layers of protection” are needed for new moms, says ob-gyn Ericka C. Gibson, MD, MPH. Learn about her work at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group.

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Health System Spotlight
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8 MIN READ

COVID-19 vaccine added to immunization schedules for adults and children with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about immunization schedules for adults and children.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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Millions of Medicare patients kept telehealth habit post-vaccines

About one-third of those on Medicare because of a disability accessed care through telehealth. Learn how the AMA is supporting telehealth.

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Fighting for Physicians
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New law provides data-mapping tool to lower maternal mortality

The “Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act” will identify where help is needed so lifesaving interventions can be developed.

Population Care
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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about the flu

After drastically lower influenza activity in previous years, the flu is back with a vengeance. An infectious diseases physician shares more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about cervical cancer prevention

Cervical cancer kills more 4,000 Americans each year, but these deaths can be prevented. Learn how getting vaccinated and screened can be a lifesaver.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What to expect in telehealth in 2023? Here are 5 predictions

Telemedicine use is likely to see another upswing, say experts. Learn what else they are forecasting for this year.

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Fighting for Physicians
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Preventing violence

Read about the AMA's long and continuing advocacy work to reduce the culture of violence in America.

Public Health