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Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, discusses recent cyberattacks & their impact

In an appearance at MSNBC's Morning Joe, AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, discusses the recent cyberattacks and their impact on patients and physicians.

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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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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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On medical school graduation day, believing anything is possible

Work with your health care teammates, be ready to ask for help, and do your part to reimagine medicine. And when mom calls, take time to chat.

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Change Healthcare hack shows need for more competition

The Change Healthcare cyberattack highlights the perils of consolidation and its potential for harm to our entire health care system.

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Idaho abortion law undermines core medical ethics

Physicians, not politicians, should determine at what point abortion is the stabilizing care required to avoid grave harm to a pregnant patient.

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AMA Update for April 5, 2024: The physician role in changing health care: How does the AMA support medical specialty societies?
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The physician role in changing health care: How does the AMA support medical specialty societies?

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about organized medicine and the AMA's role in medicine.

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The physician role in changing health care: How does the AMA support medical specialty societies? [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about organized medicine and the AMA's role in medicine.

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Combating vaccine misinformation saves lives

Federal health officials have a compelling interest to counteract medical misinformation spread through social media and other means.

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