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6 MIN READ

How these health systems help patients sort fact from falsehood

Smart health systems empower doctors to give patients the knowledge they need to take preventive health action. Learn more with the AMA.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

Permanently expanding telehealth access will improve public health

Telehealth continues to provide immense benefits. Congress should act on a long-term fix to enable widespread access to this vital mode of care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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8 MIN READ

Fixing prior auth: Clear up what’s required and when

Payers often leave patients and physicians in the dark on key aspects of prior authorization. Learn how the AMA is fighting to require transparency.

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Prior Authorization
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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7 MIN READ

“Are you a doctor?” Why a straight answer is harder to come by

In a new book, Rebekah Bernard, MD, details the rise of “imposter doctors”—nonphysician providers practicing without physician supervision. Learn more.

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Scope of Practice
AMA Recovery Plan for Physicians
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2 MIN READ

Medical education webinars

Visit our online community or participate in medical education webinars.

ChangeMedEd Initiative
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6 MIN READ

Intrusions into medicine jeopardize patients and public health

Our nation cannot allow political, judicial or ideological interference that compromises patient access to safe, evidence-based medical care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 MIN READ

Suicide prevention guide to treat at-risk patients

Download a PDF of the AMA's "Suicide Prevention How-To Guide" that offers best practices on suicide prevention to enable primary care providers and teams to treat at-risk patients.

Public Health
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6 MIN READ

4 ways Henry Ford Health drives digital equity for older adults

The Detroit-based health system is making sure that older adults with limited digital literacy or access also see telehealth’s benefits.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

Physicians can’t proceed with Cigna class action, but patients can

The AMA fought for physicians in court, challenging Cigna’s underpayment scheme, but a federal judge rules only patients’ legal action can move ahead.

Patient Support & Advocacy