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Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala

May 9, 2025 | 18 Min Read
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6 reasons to join the AMA

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Advocacy Insights: Across the country, how are states taking up key health care issues?

In this Advocacy Insights webinar, learn about how the AMA is working with national, state and specialty medical societies to address key legislative priorities.

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AMA honors Tennessee State Senator with Government Service Award

At the National Advocacy Conference, the AMA presented Tennessee State Sen. Richard Briggs, M.D., with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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Feb. 7, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Colorado, Virginia, Washington advancing bills on mental health and substance use disorder parity and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Jan. 24, 2025: National Advocacy Update

New rules issued for telemedicine prescribing and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Linkage to care

The routine screening process does not simply end with diagnosis. Download toolkit PDF resources to see how to address clinical considerations with step 6: linkage to care.

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What else must be done to end the drug-overdose epidemic

Overdose deaths have plateaued, but multiple policy barriers are holding back further progress. Lawmakers should follow the evidence on what works to save lives.

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10 must-read bioethics articles published in 2024

On topics such as drug shortages and inpatient psychiatric care, a variety of bioethics articles published this year have caught readers’ attention. 

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Dec. 6, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2024 AMA overdose report highlights

2024 AMA overdose report highlights national actions and state-by-state data, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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COVID-19 deaths drop, but mortality data shows room for prevention

While there has been a shift in leading causes of death, physicians continue to play a key role in preventing chronic diseases, AMA experts say.

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